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Nutritional Values
550kcal
12gProtein
40gCarbs
38gFat
4gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🐟 Fish
Jansson's Temptation
How to order / say it
Say it
Janssons Frestelse — [YAHN-sohns FREST-elseh]
Order
I'd like Jansson's Temptation, please.
Locally
Jag vill ha Janssons Frestelse, tack.
Say locally
A creamy potato, onion, and anchovy casserole.
Why try it?
This dish embodies Swedish holiday gatherings, pairing rich, comforting flavors with the subtle oceanic brine of anchovies.
How it tastes
Rich and creamy with crispy baked top, the anchovies add a savory depth, balancing the sweet onion and tender potatoes.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Named after a 19th-century opera singer or a fictional character, it became widespread by the early 20th century for festive meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g potatoes
- 🐟 100 g anchovy fillets
- 🧄 80 g onion
- 🥛 200 ml heavy cream
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Preheat oven and slice potatoes and onions.
- 2 Layer potatoes, onions, and anchovies in a baking dish.
- 3 Pour cream over and dot with butter.
- 4 Bake until golden and bubbly.
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