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Raspeball

Large Norwegian dumplings made from raw grated potatoes and potato starch, filled with pork or a piece of salted bacon. They are simmered for a long time in boiling water and served plain with melted butter.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Farce

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Nutrition facts

550 kcal per serving

Protein
25.3 g
Carbohydrates
64 g
Fat
19.7 g
of which saturated fat
6.9 g
Fiber
5.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the raw potatoes and grate them finely, then drain them in a cloth to remove the water.
  2. Mix the pulp with the starch, the egg and the salt until you get a firm dough.
  3. Fry the onion and bacon in a pan, then add the ground pork and season. Let it cool.
  4. Take a handful of dough, flatten it in your hand, place a spoonful of filling in the centre and close it into a ball.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
  6. Drop in the dumplings and let them cook for 1 hour at a gentle simmer, uncovered.
  7. Drain and serve hot with melted butter.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian. Replace the filling with mushrooms sautéed with onion and thyme.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.