Jansson's Temptation

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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