Frikadeller

A frikadelle is a rounded, flat-bottomed, pan-fried meatball of minced meat, often likened to the German version of meatballs. The origin of the dish is unknown. The term frikadelle is German but the dish is associated with German, Scandinavian and Polish cuisines. It is considered a national dish in Denmark. They are one of the most popular meals in Poland, where they are known as kotlety mielone. In Norway, the dish is known as kjøttkaker, and in Sweden as pannbiff.

There are various local variants of frikadelle throughout Scandinavia, as both a main course and a side dish. In Sweden, the word frikadeller refers to meatballs that are boiled, not pan-fried.