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Brunede Kartofler

Denmark

Appear at every Danish Christmas table alongside flæskesteg, red cabbage and liver pâté.

Danish caramelised potatoes — small boiled potatoes rolled in a sugar and butter caramel until coated and bronzed. Essential at Danish Christmas dinner.

Authentic Denmark Brunede Kartofler recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
400 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

800gsmall new potatoes, boiled and peeled
100gcaster sugar
50gbutter

Method

1

Melt sugar in a wide dry pan over medium heat until caramel forms. Add butter. Stir.

2

Add potatoes. Roll continuously for 10 minutes until coated and bronzed.

3

Serve immediately.

Chef's Tip

Work quickly once the potatoes go in — the caramel sets fast and they need constant rolling.

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