Chow Down to Eurovision 2015 - Denmark

It's seems like only yesterday Denmark invited the world to #JoinUs in Copenhagen, host city of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. 

I'm sure no one will object if I take a  moment to thank Denmark for the really, really, really good show.

In 2010 Denmark gave us another eurovision moment, In a Moment Like This, Charnee and N'evergreen belted out a G:Son number that saw them place 4th.

I have often wondered if this may have been the inspiration for the Dr Who, Rose Tyler trapped in a parallel universe story line...

(photo source pixgood.com)

When deciding which dish to represent Denmark I turned to Kate who is one of the organisers of EuroClub Perth and also happens to be originally from Denmark.

Frikadeller was her suggestion and I was instantly onboard. I have used the recipe from the SBS website as the base and then added a pickled carrot to complete the dish.

Frikadeller with pickled carrots

Ingredients

• 500ml chicken stock
• 150ml red wine
• 300ml milk
• 500g veal mince
• 500g pork mince
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1tsp. cracked black pepper 
• 1 brown onion grated
• 50g plain flour
• 100g panko bread crumbs
• 3 eggs 

Method

• In a saucepan on medium heat reduce the chicken stock and wine till there is about 150ml 
• Allow to cool and add the milk to the stock 
• Add all the remaining ingredients to a stand mixer with a dough hook
• Knead together and gradually add the milk stock mixture till well combined
• Let rest in fridge over night
• In a medium-low pan  with butter and oil, fry spoonfuls of the mixture until cooked through (about 7 minutes)
• Drain on paper towel and serve

I really enjoy the way the carrots cut through the soft richness of the frikadeller with their sharp crunch.

The other pickles we a gift from a friend and were perfect! 

Pickled carrot

Ingredients

• 1 large carrot ( I used purple)
• 100g sugar
• 100g water
• 100g white vinegar

Method

• Slice carrot thin in food processor
• Put sugar, water, vinegar into a put
• Bring to boil
• Add carrot, remove from heat
• Let stand 10 minutes then add to jar
• Leave in fridge overnight

Anti Social Media will represent Denmark in 2015 with a name that has embodied the notion of life imitating art. When they were first selected there was a lot of anti social media commentary.

They will bring a tasty portion of pure pop to the musical banquet in Vienna.

Held og lykke!

Past Denmark Chow Down to Eurovision

2014 Gravlax

2013 Apple Oven Pancake