SWEDISH CHRISTMAS FOOD - JANSSON FRESTELSE RECEPT - JANSSON'S TEMPTATION RECIPE | EPISODE 1

anchovy fillets

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked salmon offers a different flavor while being lower in sodium.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutritional value and sweetness.

Chop the onions and potatoes.

Heat oil and a generous amount of butter in a pan.

Caramelize the onions and add a tablespoon of sugar.

Cut the potatoes into smaller than french fry pieces without rinsing them.

Layer the bottom of the casserole with potatoes.

Spread the caramelized onions over the potatoes.

Add four anchovy fillets on top of the onions.

Top with the remaining onions and anchovies.

Pour the anchovies brine into the heavy cream and stir.

Cover the layers with the cream mixture until it just peeks out from the sides.

Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.

Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 225°C (437°F).

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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