Frikkadel

Not to be confused with Frikadelle or Frikandel.

Frikkadel is a traditional Afrikaner dish consisting of usually baked, but sometimes deep-fried, meatballs prepared with onion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices. These meatballs can be served hot or cold. Many recipes^[1] have put a modern twist on this traditional recipe such as alternating chicken and lamb with the traditional beef staple. Frikkadel are also popular in Sri Lankan cuisine by way of the Burgher people.^[2]

Frikkadel

Type	Meatball
Place of origin	South Africa
Serving temperature	Hot or cold
Ingredients generally used	Onion, bread, eggs, vinegar and spices
Similar dishes	Kofte, perkedel

The Afrikaner frikkadel

Traditionally, frikkadels^[3] are eaten alone or with a sauce^[4] served with mashed potatoes, rice and pasta.

Danish variant

The Danish frikadeller is a similar meatball, made of pork.^[5]

See also

• Kofte (Persian and Indian)
• Perkedel (Indonesian)
• List of African dishes
• List of meatball dishes