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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Mashed Potatoes with Lingonberry

How to order / say it
Say it Perunamuusi puolukkahillolla — [PEH-ru-nah-moo-see POO-oh-loo-kah-hill-oh-lah]
Order I'll take the mashed potatoes with lingonberry, please.
Locally Ottoisin perunamuusia puolukkahillolla, kiitos.
Say locally

Creamy mashed potatoes served with tangy lingonberry jam.

Why try it?

A frequent side dish in Finnish meals, pairing the smooth texture of potatoes with the bright, tart flavor of lingonberries symbolizes the Finnish appreciation for contrasts and simplicity in food.

How it tastes

Creamy and buttery with a slightly sweet and tangy berry topping, this combination offers a balance of comforting softness and refreshing tartness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Potatoes became a significant part of Finnish agriculture in the 18th century. Lingonberries were traditionally gathered to preserve the autumn harvest, making this dish a seasonal favorite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 400 g potatoes
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🍯 50 g lingonberry jam
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Peel and boil potatoes until soft.
  2. 2 Mash cooked potatoes with butter and milk; season with salt.
  3. 3 Place a serving of mashed potatoes on a plate.
  4. 4 Top with a spoonful of lingonberry jam before serving.

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