Pytt i Panna

Pytt i Panna

Pytt i Panna (PYTT ee PAHN-nah)

Swedish Hash

Prep Time 15 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 430 kcal

A homely skillet hash of diced potatoes, onions, and beef, pan-fried until crispy and crowned with a runny fried egg and pickled beetroot.

Nutrition & Info

420 kcal per serving
Protein 22.0g
Carbs 36.0g
Fat 22.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

large skillet sharp knife spatula

Presentation Guide

Vessel: warm skillet or plate

Garnishes: fried egg, pickled beetroot

Accompaniments: crispbread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fry diced onions in butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 min.

  2. 2

    Add diced potatoes, increase heat, and fry until golden and crispy, about 10 min.

  3. 3

    Add diced beef, toss everything together, and fry until heated through and crispy.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, white pepper, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

  5. 5

    Fry eggs sunny-side up in a separate pan.

  6. 6

    Serve hash on plates topped with a fried egg, with pickled beetroot on the side.

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Did You Know?

Pytt i panna literally means "small pieces in a pan" and was originally the ultimate leftover dish — using whatever was in the larder.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • large skillet
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Garnishing

fried egg, pickled beetroot

Accompaniments

crispbread

The Story Behind Pytt i Panna

Pytt i panna is Swedish comfort food at its most practical, born from the thrifty tradition of transforming leftover meats and potatoes into a new meal. What began as humble kitchen economy became a beloved classic found in every Swedish home and restaurant.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or weeknight dinner 📜 Origins: 19th century

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