Jansson's Temptation is a beloved Swedish casserole that brings cozy and comforting flavors to the table. This dish combines potatoes, onions, anchovies, and cream into a delectable gratin. Traditionally served during the holiday season, it's a savory triumph that's perfect as a main course or side dish.
Ingredients
🧅 2 yellow onions sliced
🥔 700g potatoes grated
🐟 250g anchovy fillets chopped, brine reserved
🥛 4 dl cream approximately 1.5 cups
🍞 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
🧈 Butter for sautéing onions, greasing the dish, and dotting on top
Instructions
1- Preheat Your Oven:
- Set your oven to 225°C (430°F).
2- Sauté Onions:
- In a generic non-stick frying pan, melt a generous amount of butter.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until they become translucent and slightly browned. Set them aside.
3- Grate the Potatoes:
- Using a stainless steel box grater, peel and grate the potatoes into thin matchsticks and place them in a bowl.
4- Prepare Anchovies:
- Drain the brine from the anchovies into a separate small bowl, then chop the fillets into smaller pieces.
5- Grease the Baking Dish:
- Generously butter a rectangular baking dish with a paper towel or kitchen towel.
6- Layer Ingredients:
- Begin with a layer of grated potatoes at the bottom of the dish.
- Add a layer of sautéed onions followed by chopped anchovies.
- Repeat the layers, ensuring the top is finished with a layer of potatoes.
7- Add Liquids and Toppings:
- Evenly pour the cream over the layered ingredients.
- Drizzle the reserved anchovy brine over the cream.
- Place small pieces of butter on top.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over everything.
8- Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 75-80 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4-6
Equipment:
- Non-stick frying pan generic
- Box grater generic
- Cutting board generic
- Chef's knife generic
- Rectangular baking dish generic
- Oven implied
Cooking Tips:
- Brine Importance: Saving the anchovy brine enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
- Generous Greasing: Prevent the dish from sticking by thoroughly buttering the baking dish.
- Layering for Even Flavor: Adjust the layers to ensure flavors are well distributed.
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Jansson's Temptation
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