Swedish Meatballs. ...Nothing says Sweden quite like tasty Swedish meatballs, a culinary hit in the Nordic nation. In IKEA stores alone, more than 2 million Swedish meatballs are consumed every day.

Swedish meatballs, the country's most famous culinary item, are based on a recipe from Turkey in the early 18th century by King Charles XII of Sweden. They are a part of traditional holiday meals and a staple in everyday home cooking. “Köttbullar“is the Swedish word for meatballs.
 

Recipe for Swedish Meatballs

4 TBSP Fresh White Breadcrumbs
4 TBSP Milk or water 
225 (8oz) Pork mince 
225 (8oz) Veal or beef mince 
2 TBSP Grated Onion 
1 Egg, lightly beaten 
3 Whole Allspace, crushed (optional) 
Salt, and freshly ground white pepper 
2 TBSP Butter for Frying 

*The onion is better grated than chopped

Cream sauce

1 1/4 cups hot water 
1/2-1 Beef stock cube 
2 TBSP Plain Flour 
7 TBSP Milk or water 
1/2 TSP Soy Sauce 
2-3 TBSP  Cream