Janssons frestelse (Jansson's temptation)

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• 0:30 Prep


• 1:10 Cook


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  8 Servings


• Capable cooks

This Swedish Christmas classic makes a fantastic side dish for any winter feast.

Featured in
Christmas sides, Winter recipes

Ingredients

• Melted butter, to grease


• 1.5kg potatoes, peeled


• 1 tablespoon olive oil


• 80g butter, chopped


• 3 brown onions, halved, thinly sliced


• 1 x 80g btl anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped


• Ground white pepper


• 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream


• 250ml (1 cup) milk


• 70g (1 cup) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day-old bread)

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush a 2L (8-cup) capacity baking dish with melted butter to lightly grease. Cut the potatoes into 3mm-thick slices. Cut each slice into 3mm-thick matchsticks. Place in a large bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Heat the oil and half the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until soft.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Drain the potato and pat dry with paper towel. Place one-fifth of the potato over the base of the prepared dish. Top with one-quarter of the onion and one-quarter of the anchovy. Season with white pepper. Continue layering with the remaining potato, onion, anchovy and pepper, finishing with potato.
  
  
  


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  Step 4
  
  
  
  
  Heat the cream and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Pour the cream mixture over the potato mixture. Top with the breadcrumbs and remaining butter.
  
  
  


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  Step 5
  
  
  
  
  Cover with non-stick baking paper and foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the paper and foil. Cook for a further 30 minutes or until golden. Set aside for 10 minutes to stand before serving.
  
  
  

Nutrition

• 1680 kj

  Energy




• 25g

  Fat Total




• 14g

  Saturated Fat




• 5.5g

  Fibre




• 9g

  Protein







• 37g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

Notes

Serves 8 as an accompaniment.

Time-saving tip: In step 1, arrange the sliced potato in stacks, a few slices at a time, so it's easier and quicker to cut into matchsticks.

• Author: Alison Adams


• Image credit: Rob Palmer


• Publication: Australian Good Taste

Source: taste.com.au