- It turned into mush.
- You stirred too much or the pan wasn't hot enough. Let it brown!
Classic Swedish Pyttipanna with Fried Egg
The Swedish 'leftover rescuer' that became a national dish. The name means 'small pieces in pan'. The secret is uniformly small dice: this way you get meat, potato, and onion in every single bite. The runny yolk of the fried egg on top acts as a natural rich sauce.
Ingredients
4
medium
Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
1
medium
Onion
7
oz
Cooked Meat (Ham, Roast Beef, Bacon, or Sausage)
2
tbsp
Butter or Oil
2
large
Eggs
1
bunch
Fresh Parsley
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Large Skillet: So everything fits in one layer.
Allergen Information
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Cut potatoes, onion, and meat into identical 1/2 inch cubes.
Tip: Uniform size ensures even cooking.
2
✓
Heat fat in skillet. Fry potatoes on medium until tender inside and crisp outside (approx 15 mins).
Tip: Raw potatoes are best, but boiled works faster.
3
✓
Add onion and meat, fry until browned.
Tip: Add onion later so it doesn't burn.
4
✓
Fry eggs in separate pan sunny-side up.
Tip: Keep yolk runny.
5
✓
Stir parsley into hash, top with egg. Serve with pickled beets.
Tip: Acidity cuts the fat.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 medium Onion
- 7 oz Cooked Meat (Ham, Roast Beef, Bacon, or Sausage)
- 2 tbsp Butter or Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper