Scandinavian Hash (Biksemad)

Submitted by Bergy

"This is a very traditional Danish dish and one that merchant sailors love to make when they come off night watch and want a quick easy hot meal. It is so simple and very good. Great recipe for re-cycling left over roasts etc. Add some peas or some mushrooms, Any left over veggies. The egg is optional but don't miss out on it"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 ounces butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs cooked cold potatoes, diced
• 1 lb cooked leftover meat
• salt
• pepper
• 4 fried eggs (optional)

directions

1. Melt the 1/2 the butter in a skillet.
2. Add the onions and saute until golden.
3. remove from pan and keep warm.
4. Put the remaining butter in the skillet and saute the potatoes until they are turning brown.
5. Add meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the onions and cook until all is heated through.
7. Traditionally, you put a lightly fried egg on top of the hash, but while this isn't necessary for the dish it IS a delicious addition.

Reviews

[gailanng]

Absolutely would make again and if you asked me what time is dinner? It's when I see you come through the door.

 

[French Tart]

And there is me thinking that Vikings just raped and pillaged, when in fact they were cooking up a storm with this amazing dish! Sign me up to the Viking Merchant Sailor's dating agency, they can cook for me any day of the week! Great and such a wonderful recipe for leftovers, sort of like British Bubble and Squeak with horns! I used left over cooked DANISH ham and we enjoyed this for a late brunch with salad and an egg each. Made for the Scandi games in KK's forum, a veritable Viking victory thanks Bergy!

 

[Darkhunter]

As always, Bergy, an extremely delicious dish! One of my family's favorites! I had this for b'fast with the egg on top, and again the next day with some fruit! It's a standard at my house! Thnx for posting. Made for KcK's Forum The Scandinavia Kitchen!

 

[Kate in Katoomba]

Now I know how the Vikings managed to row all the way to England - "Biksemad"! Seriously this was a great way to use the leftovers from a roast of beef and I served it complete with free range eggs on top. Delicious. Thanks Bergy.

 

[MarieRynr]

I make this all the time! I didn't know it was Danish! We love it! Sometimes the simple things really are the best! Sometimes if we have other leftover cooked veg, I chop that up and add it as well. I often use Worcestershire Sauce for seasoning and some summer savory as well. Does that make it a different recipe, I don't know, but it sure is some good!