Traditional Icelandic Fish Balls Recipe

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is more affordable while still providing a mild flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich and lower in calories.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being plant-based.

Remove skin from the haddock fish.

Cut the onion into small pieces.

Combine fish and onion in a bowl.

Check the consistency of the mixture, aiming for a cohesive texture.

Form the mixture into small fish balls.

Heat a pan and add a generous amount of butter.

Cook the fish balls in the pan until they are golden brown.

Place the fish balls in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.

Boil potatoes in water for about 20 minutes until tender.

Melt more butter in a pan and add onion to caramelize for the sauce.

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