Raggmunk (potato pancakes)

Name: Raggmunk (potato pancakes)
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 tsp salt; as needed butter or oil for frying

Raggmunk are traditional Swedish potato pancakes made from grated potatoes mixed into a simple batter and fried until crispy. Often served with lingonberries and sour cream, they are a beloved comfort food reflecting Sweden's agrarian heritage and reliance on root vegetables.

6 ingredients

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Swedish80%

European20%

Ingredients

potatoes
4 medium
all-purpose flour
1 cup
milk
1 cup
egg
1 large
salt
1 tsp
butter or oil for frying
as needed

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating in rural Sweden, raggmunk became popular as a way to use the abundant potato crop introduced in the 18th century, providing a hearty and affordable meal.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Swedish80%

ingredients+techniques

European20%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

grating mixing frying

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