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Läskisoosi

Finnish creamy sauce made with smoked bacon, flour and milk, traditionally served with boiled potatoes. It's a simple, comforting dish, very popular in school canteens and Finnish homes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them in half if they're large, and cook them in boiling salted water for 20 minutes.
  2. Fry the bacon cubes in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the butter and let it melt, then sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to make a blond roux.
  5. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking to avoid lumps, then let it thicken over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then add the crème fraîche if you're using it.
  7. Drain the potatoes and serve them hot, topped with the sauce and sprinkled with fresh dill.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Replace the bacon with smoked turkey bacon and the whole milk with semi-skimmed milk.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.