Fricadelle (Davidis style)

Ingredients

• 750 gBeef
• 125 gNierenfett
• 100 gBread
• 3 pcsEgg
• 24 gSalt
• 1.5 gNutmeg
• 30 gButter
• 2 gJuniper berry

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Remove crust from white bread, soak in cold water, then squeeze out well and tear into small pieces.
   • Separate eggs, beat the whites lightly and set aside.
   • Grate half a nutmeg.
2. 2

   Make the mixture

   • Put lean minced beef and finely chopped kidney fat into a bowl.
   • Add the squeezed bread, whole eggs and the lightly beaten egg white, salt and grated nutmeg.
   • Knead everything thoroughly until you have a homogeneous, pliable mixture.
   • Shape into a round, smooth fricadelle (about 12–15 cm diameter for a large piece).
3. 3

   Frying

   • Heat the butter in a suitable pot or heavy casserole.
   • Crush the juniper berries and briefly infuse them in the butter.
   • Place the fricadelle in the pot, cover tightly and heat briefly, then reduce to low heat.
   • Lift and turn the fricadelle frequently with a slotted spoon to prevent sticking. When the underside is dark yellow-brown, turn it once.
   • Continue frying attentively for about 1¼ hours at low heat, occasionally basting with butter.
4. 4

   Finish and serve

   • Remove the fricadelle from the pot and let it rest briefly, then slice or serve whole.
   • Serve with potatoes, sauerkraut or vegetables as desired.