Ardent Love in Two Languages Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Sep 30, 2014 in Uncategorized
A classic of det danske køkken (Danish cuisine) is brændende kærlighed, which translates as ”ardent love” or ”burning love”. It is basically an elaborate version of kartoffelmos (mashed potatoes). A little ”love” is added, typically in the shape of bacon…
Brændende kærlighed
4 pers. 1 portion kartoffelmos (se under) 300 g svinebryst eller røget bacon i tern Steg flæsk eller bacon sprød på en pande. Skær løgene i tern og steg dem møre i det afsmeltede fedt. Fordel blandingen over kartoffelmosen. Pynt evt. med klippet purløg. Kartoffelmos 4 pers. ca. ¾ kg store, melede kartofler Skræl kartoflerne og skær dem i mindre stykker. Kog dem møre i vand uden salt og damp dem derefter omhyggeligt, før de moses med kartoffelmoser, et solidt piskeris eller en purépresse. |
Ardent love
4 persons 1 portion of mashed potatoes (see below) 300 grams of pork brisket or smoked bacon in cubes Stir-fry pork or bacon in a pan until crisp. Cut the onions into cubes and fry them tender in the rendered fat. Distribute the mix onto the mash. If convenient, decorate with clipped chives. Mashed potatoes 4 persons roughly ¾ kg of big, mealy potatoes Peel the potatoes and cut them into smaller pieces. Boil them tender in water without salt and steam them carefully afterwards, before mashing them with a potato masher, a solid whip or a purée press.
Adapted from two different recipes from the Danish classic cookery book ”Frøken Jensens Kogebog” |
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About the Author: Bjørn A. Bojesen
I was born in Denmark, but spent large parts of my childhood and study years in Norway. I later returned to Denmark, where I finished my MA in Scandinavian Studies. Having relatives in Sweden as well, I feel very Scandinavian! I enjoy reading and travelling, and sharing stories with you! You’re always welcome to share your thoughts with me and the other readers.