Main course 🇿🇦 South African

Frikkadels

Tender, spiced meatballs with a hint of nutmeg and chutney, baked and served with rice or mash.

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  • Time50 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.02 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Tear the bread into a bowl, add the milk and leave for 5 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add the mince, onion, egg, chutney, vinegar, coriander, nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt and some pepper. Mix well with your hands.

  3. 3

    Shape into 16 balls. Brush a baking tray with the oil and arrange the meatballs on it.

  4. 4

    Bake for 25 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through with no pink inside.

    25 min
  5. 5

    Serve with yellow rice, chakalaka or mash.

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