JANSSON'S TEMPTATION

Jansson’s Temptation (Janssons frestelse) is a creamy potato and anchovy casserole − is said to have been named after Pelle Janzon, a food-loving Swedish opera singer who died in 1889. The recipe was published for the first time 40 years later, and this rich casserole quickly became a classic of the Swedish Christmas dinner table. But Jansson’s temptation can just as easily be eaten at any time of year.
JANSSON'S TEMPTATION

INGREDIENTS

 

(Serves 6-8)  

 

1.2 kg potatoes
400 g onions
375 g spice-cured sprat filets
600 ml heavy whipping cream
salt, white pepper
breadcrumbs
butter

HOW TO

 

Preheat the oven to 200 C/Gas mark 6). Peel the potatoes and cut them into strips. Peel and cut the onions into thin slices, sautéing them gently in a little butter without browning. Grease an ovenproof baking dish and cover the bottom with a layer of potatoes, then add half the onions and half the sprat (‘anchovy’) filets. Another layer of potatoes, then the rest of the onion and sprats. Finish with a layer of potatoes. Flatten the surface, apply a few turns of pepper fresh from the mill and sprinkle on a little salt. Pour the cream on until it is almost visible through the potatoes. Place a few pats of butter on top and, if desired, sprinkle with some breadcrumbs. Bake in the middle of the oven for about an hour.

 

The receipe is borrowed from Sweden.se and the photo is borrowed from ica.se.

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