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Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce

Karelian Potatoes with a creamy twist, drizzled with a refreshing dill sauce—a perfect taste of Finnish comfort.

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·By Troy·
Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potatoes

  1. 1

    Peel & Slice

    Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds.

  2. 2

    Rinse

    Rinse the potato slices in cold water to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Dry

    Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

    Tip: Do not over-bake the potatoes to avoid them turning mushy.

Making the Dill Sauce

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Season

    Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Tip: Let the dill sauce sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

How to Make Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Sautéing Potatoes

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potato slices, and sauté until slightly golden, about 5–7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Creaming the Potatoes

    Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to coat the potatoes, and reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Simmering

    Let the potatoes simmer in the cream until tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, around 20 minutes.

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