Boller i Karry (Danish Comfort Meatballs in Mild Apple-Curry Cream Sauce over Rice) – Authentic Denmark Recipe

Beloved across every Danish household: tender meatballs in a velvety, apple-sweetened golden curry sauce.

Country of Origin
🇩🇰 Denmark (Northern Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Poached tender pork/chicken meatballs, Grated sweet apple and carrot, Steamed white rice, Mild Danish curry powder, Butter

Ingredients for Boller i Karry (Danish Comfort Meatballs in Mild Apple-Curry Cream Sauce over Rice) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) poached tender pork/chicken meatballs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups grated sweet apple and carrot, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup steamed white rice
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with mild Danish curry powder
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Denmark seasoning (butter, cream/milk, onion)
  • 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown poached tender pork/chicken meatballs for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, mild Danish curry powder, and butter, cream/milk, onion, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
  3. Add grated sweet apple and carrot and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
  4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
  5. Stir in steamed white rice right before serving warm.

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