Raggmunk med Fläsk (Swedish Potato Pancakes with Bacon)

Tonight's dinner is a wonderfully delicious Swedish classic where flavors and textures come together. The raggmunk (potato pancakes) are fried until golden brown and perfectly crispy, served with crispy bacon and sweet-tart lingonberry jam, elevating the dish even more. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients

For Raggmunk (Potato Pancakes):

  • 6 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter or oil for frying

For Fläsk (Bacon):

  • 250g bacon slices

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes and finely chopped onions.
  2. Whisk together eggs, flour, and milk in a separate bowl until well combined.
  3. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and onions. Mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Heat butter or oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Spoon the potato mixture into the pan, forming pancakes. Fry until golden brown on both sides, ensuring the potatoes are cooked through.
  6. While cooking the raggmunk, fry bacon slices in a separate pan until crispy.
  7. Place the raggmunk on a plate, and serve with crispy bacon on the side.
  8. Optionally, serve with lingonberry sauce or sour cream.

Enjoy your hearty Swedish meal of raggmunk med fläsk!