Meat patties (kjøttkaker, Norwegian meat cakes)

How to make it

1. 1

   Mix the mince

   Work the minced meat together with the beaten egg and season to taste.

2. 2

   Shape and chill

   Shape the mixture into thick cakes and dust them with a mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Set them in a cold place for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Brown the cakes and onion

   Slice the onion and brown it. Brown the cakes and place them on a warm, ovenproof dish. Put a very small knob of butter on each, and spread the browned onion on top of the patties.

4. 4

   Finish in the oven

   Put the dish in a hot oven for 5–6 minutes. Whisk up the pan juices with a little stock or potato water.

5. 5

   Serve with greens

   Serve with steamed spinach. Melt a little fat in the pot, add the cleaned spinach and steam covered for 5 minutes. Kale and chard are prepared the same way. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.