Korv Stroganoff (Swedish Sausage Stroganoff)
Local name: Korv stroganoff
In short: Strips of mild sausage and onion simmered in a creamy tomato sauce and spooned over rice, a quick Swedish family supper ready in 30 minutes. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 640 kcal
Korv stroganoff is a weeknight favorite in Swedish homes, especially with children. Strips of mild sausage, usually falukorv, are fried with onion, then simmered with tomato paste and cream into a quick rosy sauce and served over rice. It costs little, takes under 30 minutes and tastes best with a dab of mustard and a few pickled gherkins on the side.
Instructions
- Cook the rice in salted water following the package directions and keep it warm.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the sausage strips for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned at the edges. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
- Add the onion to the same pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until soft and golden. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika and cook for 1 minute, until it darkens slightly.
- Pour in the water and cream and stir in the mustard. Return the sausage and simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes, until the sauce thickens and turns a rosy orange. Season with pepper and a little salt if needed.
- Spoon the stroganoff over the rice, scatter with parsley and serve with gherkins.
Tips
- No falukorv? Use any mild, smooth cooked sausage, such as bologna-style sausage or frankfurters. Avoid spicy sausages, which overpower the creamy sauce.
- For extra flavor, fry a handful of sliced mushrooms with the onion, or add a spoonful of ketchup to the sauce, as many Swedish cooks do.
Questions and answers
Is sausage stroganoff the same as beef stroganoff?
No. It borrows the name and the creamy sauce but swaps beef for sausage and uses tomato paste instead of sour cream. It is a quicker, cheaper family version.
What do you serve with korv stroganoff?
Plain boiled rice is the standard. Pasta works too, and a green salad or pickled gherkins add freshness.
Can I make korv stroganoff ahead?
Yes. The sauce keeps in the fridge for 3 days and reheats well over low heat with a splash of water. Store the rice separately.
How long does it take to make Korv Stroganoff (Swedish Sausage Stroganoff)?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Korv Stroganoff (Swedish Sausage Stroganoff)?
About 640 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein, 59 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 640 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Fat | 37 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
