IKEA-inspired Meatballs and Jam

your favourite meatballs just got a little better with raisins!

Swedish meatballs have been an iconic staple in this part of Asia. tender pieces of meatballs doused in a rich, creamy gravy, alongside fluffy mashed potatoes makes for a delicious and complete dinner.

Traditionally, the meatballs that we have come to love is almost always served with a lingonberry jam. however, with fresh lingonberries being a rarity to find in this part of the world, Chef Azfar made a citrusy spiced raisin jam using naturally-dried California Raisins which gives a jammy and balanced sweetness; the perfect accompaniment to these tender and juicy meatballs.

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IKEA-inspired Meatballs with Raisin Jam

200 g ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
50 grams white bread
4 tbsp milk
1 egg
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter
Oil, as needed

gravy:

2 tsp plain flour
1/2 beef stock cube
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste

mash:

1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp milk
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Water, as needed

spiced raisin jam:

1 cup California Raisins
Zest from half an orange
1/2 cup orange juice, squeezed
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
3 cloves
Salt and pepper, to taste

vegetables medley:
3 broccoli florets
1 carrot, rough cut
1 tbsp butter
1 cup water
Salt, to taste

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and sauté onions until caramelised and browned. Add garlic and fry for another 2 minutes.

2. Soak bread in milk for at least 10 minutes. Combine it with the beef, caramelised onion and garlic, parsley, nutmeg, egg, salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

3. Put potatoes in boiling water and cook until softened. Drain potatoes for 5 mins and transfer to a bowl. Mash well and combine the other ingredients. Pass the mash through a sieve to get a fluffy texture. Set aside.

4. For the raisin jam, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cover. Let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. 

5. After the raisins have softened, remove cover and reduce to a jammy consistency. Set aside

6. Blanch broccoli florets and carrots in boiling salted water separately until tender. Cool in ice water.

7. In a pan, melt the butter with 2 tbsp water and salt. Toss in the broccoli until well coated with butter sauce.

8. In a cast iron pan, heat oil sear the meatballs on all sides. Add 2 tbsp butter and baste the meatballs well. Set the meatballs aside.

9. In the same pan, whisk in the flour to the drippings. Add water and crushed beef stock cube and let simmer for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and season with salt and pepper.

10. On a plate, assemble the components together with the sauce coating over the meatballs.

(This post is sponsored by California Raisins)