Heads up, Westies. IKEA is coming your way next year in 2021.

Their third outlet is opening in JEM, taking over the former space of Robinsons. While the new space is relatively smaller than IKEA’s other two outlets, the smaller concept of IKEA housed within a shopping mall itself will be the first of its kind within the region.

Spanning across three floors, the new store will occupy 70, 000 square feet of space in total. Shoppers can expect the entire collection of IKEA’s products, from their iconic Poäng chair to your favourite Docksta table.

And no, they haven’t forgotten about your tummies. Customers will be able to get their fix of  IKEA’s signature meatballs at the in-house restaurant. Vegetables cakes, salmon lasagna and more await. Oh yes, one more dining option in the West!

Fun fact: This mega furniture department store first opened in Singapore in 1978. They now have two branches in Tampines and Alexandra, which draws armies of diners and shoppers alike every day.

One more thing to look forward to next year? We couldn’t be more excited.

IKEA’S SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE

IKEA’s meatballs are almost synonymous with the store name itself. You know the drill — a trip to IKEA, whether to get a Poäng armchair or a Docksta table, almost always ends with a plate of their iconic dish.

And, if we were to record all the items that Singaporeans stockpiled before the circuit breaker, IKEA’s frozen meatballs would probably be on that list. But for those of us who didn’t manage to snag a bag, the wait is over.

Our favourite furniture store is taking its build-it-yourself concept to the next level — now, apart from their furniture, you can even build for yourself their Swedish Meatballs.

That’s right, IKEA has just revealed its legendary Swedish Meatballs recipe, right from the meatballs down to the mandatory accompanying cream sauce.

IKEA SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE

One glance at their straightforward instructions and you’ll know the dish is certainly far easier to assemble than any of their furniture items.

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make the famous IKEA Swedish Meatballs at home:

MEATBALLS
- 500g beef mince
- 250g pork mince
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons of milk (whole milk)
- Generous amount of salt and pepper

CREAM SAUCE
- Dash of oil
- 40g butter
- 40g plain flour
- 150mL vegetable stock
- 150mL beef stock
- 150mL thick double cream
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

How to make the IKEA Swedish meatballs:

1. Combine beef and pork mince and mix with your fingers to break up any lumps. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.

2. Shape mixture into small, round balls. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for two hours (this will help them hold their shape whilst cooking).

3. In a frying pan, heat oil on medium heat. When hot, gently add meatballs and brown on all sides. When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover. Place in a hot oven (180C conventional or 160C fan) and cook for a further 30 minutes.

How to make the cream sauce for the IKEA Swedish Meatballs:

1. Melt 40g butter in a pan. Whisk in 40g of plain flour and stir for two mins. Add 150mL of veg stock and 150mL of beef stock and continue to stir. Add 150mL of double cream, 2 tsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of Dijon mustard. Bring it to simmer and allow the sauce to thicken. 

2. When ready to eat, serve with your favourite potatoes – either creamy mash or mini new boiled potatoes. Enjoy!”

And there you have it, your very own IKEA Swedish Meatballs. Plate them on their Oftast plate and recline in your Poäng armchair for the full IKEA indulgence.

Now, there’s no need to camp outside their doors the day they open.

Making a trip to IKEA soon but you’re tired of ordering their meatballs over and over again? Fret not, as they will be releasing a limited edition menu that is sure to pique your interest!

The promotion is ongoing till 31 May 2020, which is ample time for you to try everything, including the Half Lobster & Laksa Spaghetti and the Chicken Cutlet with Aglio Olio.

Here is what you can expect:

Half Lobster with laksa Spaghetti (S$14.90)

Baked Rosemary Chicken Whole Leg With Mashed Potatoes (S$7.90)

Spicy Hot Chicken Wings (S$9.50)

Swedish Apple Cake (S$2.50)

Veggie Balls (12 Pieces) with Couscous and Sour Cream (S$6.50)

They also have 2 dishes that are Halal and are only available at IKEA Tampines outlet.

Chicken Cutlet with Aglio Olio (S$7.90)

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (S$4)

Photo credits: IKEA Singapore

IKEA Alexandra 
317 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159965
Tel: +65 6786 6868
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

IKEA Tampines
60 Tampines North Drive 2
Singapore 528764
Tel: +65 6786 6868
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris