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Konigsberger Klops (German Meatballs)

Konigsberger Klops (German Meatballs) reads sourness 5.9, citrus 5.6 and richness 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German main, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 5.1 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 7.5 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 2.9 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sourness 5.9 · Citrus 5.6 · Richness 5.0 · Salinity 4.6 · Umami 4.5 · Allium 2.8 · Fruity 1.1 · Bitterness 0.9 · Sweetness 0.8 · Earthy 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Floral 0.6

What's in it (14)

• 1/2 lb. sausage, cooked and drained
• 1/2 lb. hamburger, cooked and drained
• Bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 qt. water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Vinegar, to taste
• Lemon juice, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Egg yolk, to taste
• Flour, as needed
• Capers (optional)

Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 197.2 kcal, 9.3 g protein, 12.6 g fat, 11.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (10 steps)

1. 1.
2. Combine sausage, hamburger, bread crumbs and egg together and form meatballs.
3. Cool.
4. 2.
5. In saucepan combine 1 sliced onion, 1 bay leaf, 1 quart water and boil 10 minutes.
6. Add meatballs for 15 minutes of boiling.
7. 3.
8. For the sauce combine vinegar or lemon juice, salt, egg yolk and flour to thicken.
9. Cook together until thick.
10. Add capers, as desired.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.