German Königsberger Klopse

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Preparation Time 20 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins
Resting Period 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperature: 90  C
Servings: 4
Calorie: 450 kcal
Best Time: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
    For the meatballs:
  • 500 g ground veal (or a mix of pork and beef)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 bread roll (soaked in water or milk and squeezed dry)
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 anchovy fillets (finely chopped, optional, traditional version)
  • 1 l vegetable or beef broth (for poaching)
    • For the sauce:
  • 40 g butter
  • 40 g flour
  • 500 ml broth (from poaching the meatballs)
  • 100 ml cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 egg yolk (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
Instructions
    Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs
  1. 1
    Mix the ground meat, chopped onion, soaked bread roll, egg, anchovy fillets (if using), and seasoning (salt, pepper, nutmeg) in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Form small, walnut-sized meatballs from the mixture.
  3. 3
    Heat the broth in a large pot until simmering.
  4. 4
    Gently place the meatballs into the simmering broth and poach for 10-15 minutes. Once done, remove them with a slotted spoon and set them aside. Reserve the broth for the sauce.
    5. Step 2: Make the Sauce
  5. 5
    In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking it until golden.
  7. 7
    Gradually add the reserved broth while whisking to avoid lumps, creating a smooth sauce.
  8. 8
    Stir in the cream, capers, and lemon juice or vinegar.
  9. 9
    If desired, whisk in the egg yolks for added richness (optional but traditional in some regions).
  10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper.
    11. Step 3: Combine and Serve
  11. 11
    Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few more minutes until heated through.
  12. 12
    Serve the Königsberger Klopse with boiled potatoes or rice, and garnish with extra capers if desired.
  13. 13

    This dish is known for its unique flavor combination of the creamy sauce with the briny taste of capers and a hint of lemon.

  14. 14

    Your homemade Koenigsberger Klopse is ready. Guten Appetit!

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