Jansson’s Temptation (Sweden)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Jansson's Temptation recipe from Sweden with Anchovies and Potatoes

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

27g

Jansson's temptation is a traditional Swedish dish prepared mainly during Christmas, but it is popular all year round. The dish was named after Pelle Janzon, a Swedish opera singer during the early 20th century. The dish has been embraced by many cultures and is enjoyed globally. The dish consists of thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered with anchovies, topped with a layer of cream, and baked in the oven until it's hot and bubbly. The dish has a unique savory taste with a creamy texture that makes it perfect comfort food for winter nights and dinner parties. Jansson's temptation is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it an excellent dish for busy weekdays and social gatherings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2.	Peel potatoes and slice them thinly.
3.	Melt butter in a pan and add the chopped onion, sauté them gently until the onions turn translucent.
4.	Grease the bottom of an ovenproof dish with butter.
5.	Add a layer of potato slices, followed by a layer of anchovy fillets.
6.	Repeat until all the potatoes and anchovies are used up.
7.	Pour the cream over the potatoes. Cover with foil.
8.	Bake for about 45 minutes.
9.	Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
10.	Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle parsley or dill leaves as garnish. Serve hot!

PROS

Jansson’s temptation is a delicious and savory dish with a unique flavor.

The potato and anchovy create a perfect balance of taste, and the creamy texture melts in your mouth.

This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in advance for dinner parties and social gatherings.

CONS

One of the downsides of Jansson’s temptation is it may not appeal to everyone’s taste buds as it contains anchovies, which have a strong, salty flavor.

It may not be suitable for people who avoid salt and high-fat content food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber that helps in digestion and bowel movements.
These potatoes are baked, which means the fat content is relatively lower, and the dish can be enjoyed in moderation.
The anchovies in Jansson’s temptation are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which promote healthy brain and heart function.

	1 lb potato
	2 large onions , finely chopped
	1/3 cup butter
	2 cans anchovies , drained
	salt and black pepper , to taste
	1 cup double cream ( or milk )
	parsley ( optional garnish )
	dill ( optional garnish )