Finnish Lapaset with Smoked Sausage and Lingonberries

Name: Finnish Lapaset with Smoked Sausage and Lingonberries
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 1 small onion; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 Finnish smoked sausages; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup lingonberries; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

A hearty traditional dish inspired by Finnish flavors

Enjoy a comforting dish of smoked sausage nestled in a savory potato pancake, topped with a tangy lingonberry sauce.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Potato Pancakes

4 large russet potatoes

peeled and grated

1 small onion

grated

2 large eggs

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

For the Smoked Sausage

4 Finnish smoked sausages

about 5 inches each

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Lingonberry Sauce

1 cup lingonberries

(fresh or frozen)

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Preparing the Potato Pancakes

Grate and Soak Potatoes

Grate the potatoes into a large bowl of cold water and let sit for 10 minutes.

When grating the potatoes, use the large holes of a box grater for the best texture.

Drain and Squeeze

Drain potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.

Ensure the potatoes are thoroughly drained to avoid soggy pancakes.

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Preparing the Smoked Sausage

Sauté Sausages

Heat a pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil.

Brown the Sausages

Gently sauté sausages until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Keep Warm

Set aside on a warm plate.

Cooking Process

Frying the Pancakes

Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add scoops of the potato mixture to the pan, flattening them with a spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.

Lingonberry Sauce Creation

In a small saucepan, combine lingonberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Assembly

Place each sausage on a potato pancake and spoon the lingonberry sauce generously on top. Serve immediately.

Plating & Serving