Wallenbergare med Potatismos, Ärter och Lingon (Delicate Cream Cutlets with Mash & Peas) – Authentic Sweden Recipe
Stockholm’s most famous gourmet classic: pillowy golden cutlets served with browned butter, sweet peas, and tart lingonberries.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Airy cream-enriched veal/chicken cutlets coated in golden breadcrumbs, Silky mashed potatoes, Sweet green peas and lingonberries, Browned butter, Nutmeg
Ingredients for Wallenbergare med Potatismos, Ärter och Lingon (Delicate Cream Cutlets with Mash & Peas) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) airy cream-enriched veal/chicken cutlets coated in golden breadcrumbs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups silky mashed potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet green peas and lingonberries
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with browned butter
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Sweden seasoning (nutmeg, white pepper, fresh dill)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and browned butter for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add airy cream-enriched veal/chicken cutlets coated in golden breadcrumbs and silky mashed potatoes along with nutmeg, white pepper, fresh dill, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sweet green peas and lingonberries and serve straight from the skillet.