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Pyttipannu — traditional dish from Turku, Finland
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥚 Eggs

Pyttipannu

How to order / say it
Say it Pyttipannu — [puh-ti-pahn-noo]
Order I'll have the pyttipannu, please.
Locally Saisinko pyttipannua, kiitos.
Say locally

A fried hash of potatoes, onions, and meats, akin to a comforting Finnish skillet.

Why try it?

Pyttipannu is a cherished dish that stems from using leftovers creatively. It's widely eaten, reflecting Finland's ethos of sustainability and no-waste cooking, fundamental to Finnish home-based meals.

How it tastes

This dish offers a hearty blend of crispy potatoes and savory meats, usually seasoned with pepper and paired with a fried egg on top, adding rich flavors and textures.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Originating in Finland during the early 1900s, Pyttipannu served as a way to use leftover meats and potatoes. It remains a nostalgic and popular dish among Finnish families.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🥩 200 g sausage
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🫒 50 ml oil
  • 🧂 2 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Dice potatoes and onions, slice the sausage.
  2. 2 Fry potatoes in oil until golden brown in a skillet.
  3. 3 Add onions and sausage to the skillet and cook until everything is heated through.
  4. 4 Serve with a fried egg on top.

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