Swedish tunnbrödsrulle with a vibrant salad and a spicy, creamy dressing – a Nordic treat with a fiery kick!
Did you know?
The tunnbrödsrulle is a popular late-night snack in Sweden, often enjoyed after a night out. It's comfort food that perfectly encapsulates Swedish simplicity with a love for fresh ingredients.
Imagine the serenity of Swedish landscapes, the gentle breeze by the lakes, and the cozy cottages dotted with a cosy glow. Now, imagine rolling all these feelings into a delightful, traditional tunnbrödsrulle, but with a fiery surprise - a spicy twist that awakens the Vikings within! This beloved street food staple comprises a soft, thin flatbread, known as 'tunnbröd', which is lovingly caressed around a smoky, grilled sausage. But we don't stop there; we add a mélange of mashed potatoes and a vibrant salad to give it that wholesome balance. The pièce de résistance? A dollop of creamy dressing spiked with chili, turning this into a gastronomic saga worthy of Nordic lore! Whether you've just embarked on your kitchen raids or you're the seasoned skald of the stove, this recipe will bring a slice of Sweden's comforting cuisine to your plate, with a zesty, spicy kick to regale your tastebuds.
Ingredients
- 4 tunnbröd (Swedish flatbreads)
- 4 sausages (preferably of a smoky variety)
- 500 g potatoes, peeled
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 100 g iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 100 ml creme fraiche or sour cream
- 1 tbsp hot chili sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Vegetable oil for grilling
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until easily pierced with a fork, then mash them with butter until smooth, and season with salt to taste.
- Mix the creme fraiche or sour cream with hot chili sauce, honey, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to create a spicy dressing.
- Grill the sausages in a bit of vegetable oil until they're cooking through and have a nice char on them.
- Warm the tunnbröd either in a dry pan or a low heat oven just until they're pliable.
- Lay out the tunnbröd and spread a generous layer of mashed potatoes in the center.
- Place a grilled sausage on top of the potatoes, then add a handful of lettuce, a few slices each of tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the spicy dressing all over the fillings.
- Roll the tunnbröd up like a burrito, making sure the ends are tucked in so the yummy filling doesn't escape.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately for the most satisfying taste.
Add some extra love
For an even heartier twist, add a sprinkle of crisp fried onions on top of the sausage before rolling up the tunnbrödsrulle!
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