
A sizzling pan of diced potatoes, leftover meat, and onion crisped in butter and crowned with a runny fried egg — the Finnish art of turning leftovers into gold.
Allergen Warning
Contains: dairy, eggs
Equipment needed
stovetop, pan
Dice cooked potatoes and leftover meat into 1.5 cm cubes
Dice the onion to a similar size
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Fry potatoes until golden and crispy on the edges, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add meat and onion, continue frying for another 5 minutes
Season with salt and pepper, tossing everything together
Fry eggs sunny-side up in a separate pan
Serve the hash topped with a fried egg, pickled beetroot, and ketchup on the side
Storage Instructions
Best served immediately for maximum crispiness. Refrigerate up to 2 days. Does not freeze well as the potatoes become mushy. Reheat in a hot pan.
Cultural Context
The Finnish art of turning yesterday's leftovers into tonight's feast. Pyttipannu literally means "small pieces in a pan" and is the ultimate anti-food-waste dish. Every Finnish household has their own version depending on what is in the fridge.