Raspeball facts for kids
Komle dinner with lamb and sausage. Here, the single komle at the top right is a side ingredient. In the western region, the kompe is often times the main ingredient.
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| Alternative names | Ball, klubb, kumle, komle, kompe, potetball |
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| Place of origin | Norway |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, flour, butter, meat |
Potetball is a traditional Norwegian dish. It is a type of potato dumpling. Think of it as a tasty ball made mostly from potatoes! People in Norway enjoy it as a hearty and filling meal. This dish is known by many different names across the country. Some common names are ball, klubb, kumle, komle, kompe, and raspeball. A similar potato dumpling dish is also found in Germany.
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What is Potetball Made Of?
The main ingredient for potetball is fresh potatoes. First, the potatoes are peeled. Then, they are grated or ground into a soft pulp. This potato pulp is mixed with flour. Usually, barley or wheat flour is used. The flour helps the potato mixture stick together. This creates the dumpling shape.
The amount of potato and the type of flour can change the taste. It also affects how the potetball feels when you eat it. Some versions are softer, while others are firmer.
Where is Potetball Popular?
Potetball is popular in different parts of Norway. Each region often has its own special name for it.
- In the southern part of Norway, called Sørlandet, it is most often called "kompe".
- In the western part, known as Vestlandet, people usually say "raspeball", "komle", or "potetball".
- In the middle region, Trøndelag, it is almost always called "klubb".
In Vestlandet, there is a fun tradition. This dish is often eaten on Thursdays. Many cafes and restaurants that serve local food offer it as the "dish of the day". This special day is even known as "Komle-torsdag", which means "Komle Thursday"!
How is Potetball Served?
There are many ways to enjoy potetball. The side dishes, called condiments, can be different depending on where you are in Norway. Here are some common things served with potetball:
- Salted and boiled pork or lamb meat
- Crispy bacon
- Sausages
- Melted butter
- Boiled carrots
- Mashed or cooked rutabaga (a root vegetable)
- Sour cream
- Kefir or soured milk
- Cured meat
- A special sauce made with brown cheese
- Sometimes, even extra boiled potatoes!
What is Fiskeball?
A special type of raspeball is called fiskeball. It is also known as blandaball or blandetball. For this version, minced fish is added to the potato dough. The fish can be fresh or salted. This gives the dumpling a unique seafood flavor.
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