Red Fruit Soup Norway Recipes

RED FRUIT SOUP (NORWAY)

Steps:

• Put the fruit, sugar and water in a pan. Cook them over a low heat for five minutes, until the fruit is soft.
• Let the fruit cool, then use the back of a spoon to push it through a sieve into a bowl. Throw away any bits left in the sieve.
• Put the cornflour in a cup. Mix it with a tablespoon of the juices from the cooked fruit, until it is smooth.
• Stir the cornflour mixture into the fruit. Then, pour the fruit back into the pan and bring it to the boil.
• Turn the heat down low. Cook the fruit for five minutes, stirring it with a wooden spoon all the time.
• Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool. Pour it into 4 glasses or bowls. Chill them in a refrigerator.
• Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS - NORWAY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix milk and 1/4 cup cornstarch until well blended.
• Add meat, onion, salt, nutmeg, pepper and egg.
• Mix until well blended.
• Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 20 minutes for easier shaping.
• Shape chilled meat mixture into 1in balls. In a 12in skillet, over med heat, heat oil until hot.
• Cook meatballs, half at a time, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings, adding oil if necessary, to make 1/4 cup.
• In a med bowl, mix beef broth and remaining 1/4 cup corn starch until well blended.
• Pour into skillet.
• Over med heat, cook while stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens.
• Add meatballs and reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir in sour cream and remove from heat.

NORWEGIAN FRUIT SOUP

Steps:

• Boil rice, water, cinnamon, and salt for 15 minutes. Strain our rice so that 1-1/2 c base is left. (Add more water if necessary.).
• Add apples and sugar. Boil until apples are cooked.
• Add a bit of the mixture to the cornstarch. Then add the cornstarch mixture and the cherries to the rest of the liquid. Bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and add the raspberries and mace.