How to Make the Perfect Raggmunk
Swedish · Easy · 35 min · 4 servings
Raggmunk are crispy Swedish potato pancakes made from grated raw potato and a simple batter, pan fried in butter until golden and crunchy on the outside. They are traditionally served with fried pork belly and lingonberry jam for a simple yet deeply satisfying meal.
Why this recipe works
This Raggmunk recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 380 calories with 12g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 600 g starchy potatoes peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp butter for frying
- 400 g pork belly strips or thick cut bacon
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Potato Batter
Grate the peeled potatoes using the coarse side of a box grater and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel. This step is essential for achieving crispy pancakes. Combine the grated potato with eggs, milk, and flour in a bowl and season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Fry the Pork
Fry the pork belly strips in a dry pan over medium high heat until crispy and golden on both sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the potato pancakes.
Step 3: Cook the Raggmunk
Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add large spoonfuls of the potato batter and flatten gently with a spatula to form thin pancakes about 10 cm in diameter. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
Serve the raggmunk immediately from the pan while they are still hot and crispy alongside the fried pork belly. Add a generous spoonful of lingonberry jam on the side. Do not allow the pancakes to sit for too long as they lose their crispness quickly.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- pork belly → thick cut bacon as a very similar and more widely available alternative
- all purpose flour → gluten free plain flour for a celiac friendly version
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not squeezing enough liquid from the grated potato which results in soggy pancakes
- Using too high heat which burns the outside before the potato cooks through
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 380 calories, 12g protein, 44g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fiber.
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