Why is it called Jansson's Temptation?

Name and origin It has often been associated with the opera singer Per Adolf "Pelle" Janzon (1844–1889), remembered as a gourmand, but any connection is unlikely, according to food writer Jens Linder.

What are Swedish anchovies?

Description. Sprats that are seasoned and stored in barrels are called anchovies. It has an amazing spice and aroma – rich and mellow. Grebbestads Ansjovies are carefully selected sprats. Essential ingredient in Jansson's Temptation - the popular Swedish Christmas dish.

What is the Christmas fish in Sweden?

Lutfisk is a dried fish, similar to the Spanish bacalao . It is boiled and served with potatoes, white cream sauce, green peas, allspice and mustard. This could also be served as a main course on its own during the holidays.

What is a substitute for sprats?

Matjes Herring pieces in the same brine may be easier to find locally than the Sprats and will work fine. Purchased on-line, they are similarly expensive to the Sprats due to perishable shipping.

Are anchovies good or bad for you?

These tiny fish have some very big health benefits : Rich in protein, omega-3s, and iron, canned anchovies are as packed with nutrition as they are with flavor.

What does anchovies do to your body?

Anchovies have many vitamins and minerals that provide major health benefits. They are best known as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which promote brain and heart health . Anchovies also have selenium, which, if eaten regularly, may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

Are anchovies inflammatory?

Anchovies are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been associated with several health benefits. These fatty acids have been known to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease.

Where do the best anchovies come from?

The best anchovies: Scalia Scalia is based in Sicily and uses extra-virgin olive oil in each jar. This particular oil tasted fruity and bright, playing beautifully with the meaty, briny flavor of the anchovies. The oil had just a hint of sweetness that made the overall anchovy experience the most balanced of the bunch.

What is Swedish Fish made out of?

bags. INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID, WHITE MINERAL OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, CARNAUBA WAX .

What kind of fish are anchovies?

An anchovy is a small fish that is part of the Engraulidae family ; there are more than 100 different species of anchovies. Anchovies have slender bodies that are green and silvery-blue in color, with a silver stripe along their side. Other defining characteristics of anchovies include pointy heads and large mouths.

What is the Swedish version of Swedish Fish?

In Sweden. In Sweden, a large share of confectionery sales are sold as pick and mix . Wine gums are sold in many different shapes, of which fish is just one. The Swedish Fish candy is marketed under the name "pastellfiskar", literally "pastel fish", and under the Malaco brand among others.

Jansson's Temptation (Swedish Potato and Anchovy Casserole) Recipe

Submitted by Engrossed

"I found this on another website researching Swedish recipes. I love to make it and not tell people it has anchovies in it until after they rave about how good it is. The anchovies melt into it to make a sauce. It has such a yummy flavor! Here is a quote from the recipe: "Jansson's Temptation is a classic Swedish dish traditionally served before guests leave to ensure that during their cold journey home they have something warm inside them.""

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 10

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ingredients

2 -3 large onions, sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 russet baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained, reserving the oil and chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ cups heavy cream
salt and pepper

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directions

In a large skillet cook the onions in 2 tbsp of the butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden.
Preheat oven to 400.
In a buttered 2 1/2- 3 quart shallow baking dish (13x9 works well), layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the onions, 1/2 of the chopped anchovies, salt and pepper to taste, 1/3 potatoes, 1/2 onions, 1/2 of the chopped anchovies, salt and pepper to taste, last third of potatoes.
Drizzle the top of potatoes with the reserved oil from the anchovy can (about 2 tbsp.) and dot them with the remaining 1 tbsp of butter cut into bits.
Bake the casserole on the middle rack for 10 minutes.
Pour 3/4 cup of the cream over the potatoes and bake the casserole for 20 minutes more.
Pour the remaining cream over the casserole, reduce heat to 300, and bake for 30 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender.
Great served with anything that goes well with a potato side dish.

Questions & Replies

What is with cooking it three different times - without cream, with cream, and with more cream? I have always just added all the ingredients and cooked it to perfection. Any comments or thoughts on how this method made any difference?

mg.landstrom

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this is definately a recipe for anchovy lovers such as myself, the only alteration I made to this recipe is I added 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic and 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes in with the onions, I loved this, thanks for sharing Engrossed!

Kittencalrecipezazz
I used to live in Stockholm, where I first had this dish. It's delicious and perfect for a winter's lunch or supper. I serve it with a simple green salad. Never used Swedish anchovies, only the Italian ones. Absolutely gorgeous. The Saltiness and oil of the anchovies provide the lovely flavour where they just melt into the potatoes and cream. Yum

Nicole B.
Oh, boy, this is fantastic! Really rich ingredients - yum. I have made it a couple of times and the only changes I made were just to add some minced garlic and to cook longer than stated so that the potatoes are super soft (we like them that way) and brown and crunchy on the edges. This one is good, thanks!

Garlic Chick
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What's not to love in this one? Well, okay, you have to like the anchovies..and I do, but my family wasn't thrilled about 'em (they're not easily fooled by my lame attempts to sneak 'em past their tender noses!!--waht a bunch of whiners). Anyway....this recipe is E-A-S-Y and tasty and super star as far as I'm concerned. *Zaar Star*

Debber
I love this recipe. My sister in law's mother makes this dish two ways every Christmas Eve one with anchovies and one with julienned ham. Both are delicious.

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These potatoes were so yummy! It was just the two of us so I actually only made 1/3 of the recipe to go along with our surf & turf night of filet & king crab. I followed your instructions exactly except that I forgot to turn the heat down for the last 30 minutes, but they seemed fine. This is a lovely, elegent dish. They are like upscale scalloped potatoes. I love that there is just the cream and no flour added. I also think that if you just can't bear the anchovies you could leave them out and use garlic or parmesean instead. Thanks for a great recipe that I will make again.

HeidiSue
EXCELLENT! DH and I love a) potatoes, b) anchovies, and c) onions!! I have made this many times before, but this was a great recipe to follow.I subbed the cream with low fat creme fraiche, we are watching our fat intake - it was still very DEEELISH! Thanks for posting this - I had forgotten how good it was, great comfort food for a cold, wet & wind day. FT

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