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Poronkäristys recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Finnish sautéed reindeer.
Ingredients
- 600 g reindeer meat
- 50 g butter
- 2 onions
- 800 g potato
- 200 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Poronkäristys
- Slice 600 g of reindeer meat into thin strips for even cooking and tenderness.
- In a large pan, melt 50 g of butter over medium heat before starting the sautéing process.
- Add 1 chopped onion to the pan once the butter is melted and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the sliced reindeer meat to the pan, cooking until browned all over, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in 200 ml of water and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover the pan and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Meanwhile, in another pot, boil 800 g of peeled and diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and serve them as a base for the sautéed reindeer meat on plates.
What is Poronkäristys?
Poronkäristys is a traditional dish from Finland, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around potato, reindeer meat and butter. The recipe below uses 7 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Poronkäristys take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 12 dishes built on potato. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Poronkäristys?
Use quality reindeer meat for the best flavor profile.
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