Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4
Soft, savory, and comforting—Raspeballer (also called Komle, Klubb, or Potetball) is Norway’s beloved potato dumpling dish! 🥔✨ Made with grated potatoes and flour, these hearty dumplings are boiled until tender and traditionally served with salted meats, crispy bacon, and melted butter. A true taste of Norwegian tradition!
Ingredients
🔥 For the Raspeballer (Potato Dumplings):
☑ 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peeled 🥔
☑ ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ ½ cup (60g) barley or rye flour 🌾
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
🔥 For Serving:
☑ ½ lb (225g) salted or smoked meat (pork or lamb) 🥩
☑ 4 slices of crispy bacon 🥓
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 melted butter 🧈
☑ Steamed vegetables (carrots, rutabaga) 🥕
👩🍳 Cooking Steps
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Potato Dumplings
1️⃣ Grate half of the potatoes finely and squeeze out excess liquid.
2️⃣ Boil the remaining potatoes until soft, then mash them.
3️⃣ Mix the grated and mashed potatoes with flour, salt, and pepper until a sticky dough forms.
🔥 Step 2: Shape & Cook the Dumplings
1️⃣ Using wet hands, shape the dough into golf ball-sized dumplings.
2️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Drop the dumplings in and simmer for 30–40 minutes until firm and cooked through.
🔥 Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the Raspeballer with salted meat, crispy bacon, and steamed vegetables.
2️⃣ Drizzle with melted butter for extra richness.
🥔 Hearty, filling, and packed with tradition—Raspeballer is Norway’s ultimate comfort food!
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