This minced meat dish is a staple of Estonian culture and super easy to make. It’s perfect with a nice side of roasted potatoes or a toasted piece of black bread to pick up the sauce. While it’s not glamorous it comes together in just a few minutes and can be adapted or flavored any way you want so it’s perfect for a quick mid-week meal. It’s also good as a topping on pasta or rice.
Hakklihakaste
AuthorMabCategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
Ingredients
1tbspbutter
1onion, minced
1tbsptomato paste
400gminced meat (I used turkey, pork is traditional)
1tbspflour
500mlstock
4tbspsour cream
salt, pepper, dill, parsley
Directions
1
In a hot pan add the butter and wait until it melts before you add the onions. Fry the onions on medium heat with a little salt to draw out the water, just until they become translucent - about 7-8 minutes.
2
Once the onion has broken down add the meat and allow to fry for 1-2 minutes before breaking up into very small pieces. Cook until there is no more visible pinkness then add the tomato paste and flour.
3
Cook for 1-2 minutes until all the flour is absorbed and the tomato paste bubbles slightly then add the stock and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens into a sauce.
4
Turn the heat off and add a few tablespoons of sour cream and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
400gminced meat (I used turkey, pork is traditional)
1tbspflour
500mlstock
4tbspsour cream
salt, pepper, dill, parsley
Directions
Directions
1
In a hot pan add the butter and wait until it melts before you add the onions. Fry the onions on medium heat with a little salt to draw out the water, just until they become translucent - about 7-8 minutes.
2
Once the onion has broken down add the meat and allow to fry for 1-2 minutes before breaking up into very small pieces. Cook until there is no more visible pinkness then add the tomato paste and flour.
3
Cook for 1-2 minutes until all the flour is absorbed and the tomato paste bubbles slightly then add the stock and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens into a sauce.
4
Turn the heat off and add a few tablespoons of sour cream and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
