Klimpor fra Ryfylke - Norwegian Dumplings

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) ground beef 500g (1.1 lb) ground beef
• 500g (1.1 lb) ground pork 500g (1.1 lb) ground pork
• 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 eggs 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 liter (4 cups) beef or vegetable broth 1 liter (4 cups) beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat: 28g (total), 10g (saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 10g (total), 2g (sugars)
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, eggs, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. 2.
   Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
3. 3.
   In a large pot, bring the beef or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer. Carefully add the dumplings to the simmering broth.
4. 4.
   Allow the dumplings to cook in the broth for about 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and tender.
5. 5.
   Once cooked, remove the dumplings from the broth using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving dish.
6. 6.
   Garnish the dumplings with freshly chopped parsley and thyme leaves.
7. 7.
   Serve the Klimpor fra Ryfylke hot, accompanied by the flavorful broth.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground beef and pork — Ensure that the meat is well-ground and evenly mixed with the other ingredients to achieve a consistent texture in the dumplings.

Tips & Tricks

• For a lighter version, you can use lean ground beef and pork.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor of the dumplings.
• Serve the dumplings with lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce for a traditional Norwegian accompaniment.
• Leftover dumplings can be refrigerated and reheated for a delicious meal the next day.
• If you prefer a thicker broth, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and add it to the simmering broth.

Serving advice

Serve the Klimpor fra Ryfylke hot, with a ladleful of the flavorful broth. Accompany the dumplings with boiled potatoes or mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the dumplings in a shallow serving dish, garnished with fresh parsley and thyme leaves. Pour the aromatic broth into a separate bowl or individual soup bowls for serving. This will showcase the dumplings and allow guests to help themselves to the desired amount of broth.