Frikadelle

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/frikadelle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the culinary category?A pan-fried meat patty, often considered a type of meatball
2. How do you make a Frikadelle?Mix ground meat with eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and finely chopped onions, shape into patties, and fry in a little fat until the outside is crisp and the inside stays moist.
3. Where is the Frikadelle popular?It is a favorite in Germany, and also loved in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Poland where it sometimes has different names or cooking styles.

Maillard Reaction: A chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor and color.
Culinary Diffusion: The spread of food traditions, ingredients, and cooking techniques from one culture to another.
Gastronomic: Relating to or characteristic of the art and science of good eating.