Danish Fish Balls

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fish fillet, skinned and minced finely (Cod, sole, whitefish)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 5 tablespoons plain flour or 5 tablespoons potato flour
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 - 1 1/2 pint light cream

Instructions

  1. Mix seasoning with the minced fish and the flour.
  2. Beat the mixture very well and integrate the butter.
  3. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually add the liquid.
  5. If the mixture curdles stand the bowl in hot water and whisk until it is smooth again.
  6. Check your seasoning.
  7. Shape the farce into round balls using 2 spoons dipped in hot water.
  8. Bring about 2 pints of salted water to a boil.
  9. Cook one ball to check the consistency.
  10. Add more egg if the ball is too soft, or cream if it is too stiff.
  11. If the ball is right cook all the balls, they only take a minute to cook and float when done.
  12. Serve as an appetizer, use in the Danish mock turtle soup or make it in a ring shaped mold and serve it with a sauce as your main course.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

580 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 33g 42% DV
Carbs 62.2g 23% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9917mg 100% DV
Potassium 277.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 157.3mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 163.3mg 13% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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