Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Finnish Sausage and Fries - Makkaraperunat

Login to Save
Finnish Your Plate
Finnish Your Plate
72 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Finnish Your Plate to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Makkaraperunat

Cultural Context

Makkaraperunat, or sausage potatoes, is a beloved Finnish comfort food that combines hearty potatoes with savory sausage. Traditionally enjoyed in family settings, this dish reflects the simplicity and warmth of Finnish home cooking. It's a versatile meal that can be adapted with various sausages and vegetables, making it a staple in many households across Finland.

FinnishFImain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb Finnish sausage
2 tablespoons oil
4 cups fries
2 cups lettuce
1 cup pickles
3 tablespoons Finnish sweet mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Finnish sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides similar flavor with lower cost.

1

Chop the Finnish sausage into smaller chunks.

2

Heat oil to deep frying temperature.

3

Deep fry the sausage until crispy.

4

Drain the fried sausage and set aside.

5

Assemble the dish by placing fries on a plate, adding the fried sausage on top, and garnishing with lettuce and pickles.

6

Add Finnish sweet mustard and mayonnaise as toppings.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsfrying pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Finnish Sausage Potatoes

Similar Finnish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)