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Königsberger Klopse

A beloved mains with a place at the heart of Germany’s table.

Total time
1 hr
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

The story behind this dish

Made for sharing.

Tender meatballs in a creamy caper sauce, associated with the historic city of Königsberg.

Ingredients

What you need

  • Minced veal or beef
  • Bread, egg, anchovy, and onion
  • Stock, cream, lemon, and capers

Method

Make it step by step

  1. Mix the meat gently with soaked bread, onion, and seasoning, then form small balls.
  2. Poach quietly in stock until cooked through.
  3. Make a pale sauce with the stock, cream, lemon, and capers, then return the meatballs to warm through.