Potatoes in White Sauce Recipe
Kartöflur í Jafningi Potatoes in White Sauce Recipe is a traditional Icelandic dish. It has been a part of Icelandic cuisine for generations, showcasing the country's culinary history.
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Servings: 8 People
Calories: 278 kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling potatoes
- Saucepan for making white sauce
- Baking dish for assembling the dish
- Whisk for stirring the white sauce
- Knife for slicing potatoes
- Cutting board for prepping ingredients
- Oven for baking
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes peeled and left whole
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- Pinch nutmeg freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- 3 cup peas cooked
- White Pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
Peel and Prep Potatoes:
- a. Peel 5 large potatoes.
- b. Leave them whole.
Boil Potatoes:
- a. Place the peeled whole potatoes in a large pot.
- b. Add enough water to cover the potatoes.
- c. Bring the water to a boil.
- d. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- e. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool.
Make White Sauce:
- a. In a saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- b. Add 4 tablespoons of flour and stir continuously until it forms a smooth paste (roux).
- c. Gradually pour in 3 cups of milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- d. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- e. Season the sauce with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and salt to taste.
Assemble Potatoes:
- a. Slice the boiled and cooled potatoes into rounds.
- b. Arrange half of the potato rounds in a baking dish.
- c. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped dill or other herbs over the potatoes.
- d. Add 1.5 cups of cooked peas evenly on top.
- e. Pour half of the white sauce over the potato and pea layers.
Layer and Finish:
- a. Add the remaining potato rounds on top of the existing layers.
- b. Sprinkle another 2 tablespoons of chopped dill or herbs.
- c. Add the remaining 1.5 cups of cooked peas.
- d. Pour the remaining white sauce evenly over the top.
Bake:
- a. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- b. Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven.
- c. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.
Serve:
- a. Remove the Kartöflur í Jafningi Potatoes in White Sauce from the oven.
- b. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- c. Serve the dish warm as a delightful side or main course.
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for even potato slices.
Preheat the oven for even baking.
Season each layer of potatoes for flavor.
Stir the white sauce continuously to prevent lumps.
Experiment with different herbs for variety.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
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