Lunch Recipes

Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and minced meat, baked in tomato sauce. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) For the filling: 500 g ground pork, beef, or a mix 100 g rice, rinsed 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated (optional) 1 egg Salt and pepper, to taste For the cabbage rolls: 8–10 large cabbage leaves (blanched in boiling water until pliable) For the sauce: 400 ml tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity) Sa

Dumplings stuffed with potatoes, cheese, meat, or cabbage, served boiled or pan-fried. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) For the dough: 500 g all-purpose flour 1 egg 200 ml warm water 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter For the filling (savory option – potato and cheese): 400 g potatoes, peeled and boiled 200 g farmer’s cheese or bryndza 1 small onion, finely chopped and sautéed Salt and pepper, to taste Optional sweet filling: Mashed fruit, sweetened cottage cheese, or j

Fried mix of diced potatoes, onions, and meat, often topped with a fried egg. Ingredients (Serves 3–4) 500 g cooked potatoes, diced 300 g cooked meat (beef, ham, sausage, or leftovers), diced 1 large onion, chopped 2–3 tbsp butter or oil Salt and black pepper, to taste To serve: Fried eggs (one per portion) Pickled beetroot Fresh parsley (optional) Preparation Prepare ingredients: Dice potatoes and meat into small, even cubes. Chop the onion. Cook onions: Heat butter or oil i

Traditional Norwegian meat patties served with potatoes, gravy, and vegetables. Ingredients (Serves 4) For the meat cakes: 500 g ground beef (or beef–pork mix) 1 small onion, finely grated 1 egg 3 tbsp milk or cream 2 tbsp breadcrumbs ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp allspice (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Butter or oil, for frying For the brown sauce: 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 400 ml beef stock 2 tbsp cream (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste To serve: Boiled potatoes Steam