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Potatoes with dill cream and lemon oil — fresh and Nordic
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Potatoes with dill cream and lemon oil — fresh and Nordic

Boiled small potatoes tossed in a fresh dill cream and drizzled with lemon oil — a simple, Nordic dish that tastes of summer and lightness.

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4.8 (164)
35 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • 1.8 lb Small potatoes
  • 1 bundt Fresh dill
  • 5.3 oz Creme fraiche 18%
  • 1 stk Lemon
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the potatoes

    1. Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
    20 min
    High heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Make the dill cream

    1. Chop the dill finely and stir it together with creme fraiche, a little salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning — the cream should be fresh and slightly tangy.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting BoardBowl
  3. 3

    Make the lemon oil

    1. Zest the lemon and squeeze out the juice. Mix with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
    3 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Toss the potatoes

    1. Gently toss the warm potatoes in the dill cream so they are evenly coated. Drizzle with the lemon oil just before serving.
    2 min
    Bowl

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

210kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

9g

Carbs

28g

Serving Size

250g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a side with fish, chicken, or summer grilled food.
  • • Drizzle extra lemon oil over just before serving.
  • • Enjoy warm or cold — both work well.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Chilled white wine with citrus notes
  • • Alkoholfri: Ice water with lemon and mint

Side Pairings

  • • Grilled fish
  • • Chicken breast

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh berries

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge — serve cold or let come to room temperature first.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Not suitable for freezing because of the cream.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Warm the potatoes gently in a water bath if you want them lukewarm — do not boil. (Low heat)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Boil the potatoes with the skin on for extra flavour and texture.
  • • Use freshly dug potatoes when in season — they give the best texture.

Cooking

  • • Adjust the lemon oil with acidity and salt — it lifts the entire dish.
  • • Toss the potatoes gently so they do not fall apart.

Serving

  • • Serve on a flat dish with dill on top.
  • • Perfect for the summer table with fish and greens.

Variations

Flavor

  • With chives
  • With garlic
  • With capers

Health

  • Lighter with yogurt instead of crème fraîche
  • Without oil

Method

  • Boiled
  • Tossed in dressing

Toppings

  • Fresh dill
  • Lemon zest
  • Crisp rye breadcrumbs

Author

C

Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.