Swedish
Tunnbrödsrulle
A classic Swedish street-food wrap with soft tunnbröd folded around creamy mashed potatoes, hot sausages, shrimp salad, mustard, ketchup, and crisp fried onions. It is generous, warm, and messy in the best kiosk-style way.
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Ingredients
- Large soft tunnbröd2 pieces
- Swedish grillkorv or varmkorv4 sausages
- Floury potatoes, peeled500g
- Butter2 tbsp
- Whole milk, warm100ml
- Salt3/4 tsp, plus more to taste
- White pepper1 pinch
- Räksallad, Swedish shrimp salad120g
- Crisp fried onions, rostad lök4 tbsp
- Bostongurka or finely chopped pickled cucumber3 tbsp
- Swedish sweet mustard2 tbsp
- Ketchup2 tbsp
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded1 cup
Method
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until completely tender, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well, return them to the warm pot, and let them steam dry for 1 minute.
- Mash the potatoes with the butter, then beat in the warm milk until smooth and soft.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and white pepper, keeping them warm and spoonable.
- Heat the sausages gently in barely simmering water for 5 to 7 minutes, or grill them until hot and lightly browned.
- Warm each tunnbröd briefly in a dry pan or low oven until pliable, taking care not to crisp it.
- Lay each tunnbröd on a sheet of parchment or foil and spread a generous mound of mashed potatoes down the center.
- Place 2 hot sausages on top of the mash in each wrap.
- Add shredded iceberg lettuce, räksallad, Bostongurka, sweet mustard, ketchup, and rostad lök over the sausages.
- Fold the bottom of the tunnbröd up, fold in the sides tightly, and roll into a sturdy cone or wrap to serve immediately.
Common questions
Can I substitute the Swedish grillkorv or varmkorv with another sausage?
Yes. Use any mild, fully cooked sausage that warms well, like hot dogs, frankfurters, or bratwurst. Avoid heavily spiced or very smoky sausages, since they can overpower the sweet mustard, shrimp salad, and mash.
How long does it take to make tunnbrödsrulle from start to finish?
Plan on about 30 to 40 minutes. Potatoes take 18 to 20 minutes, sausages 5 to 7 minutes, and assembly only a few minutes once the mash is ready and the fillings are prepped.
What are the most common mistakes when making tunnbrödsrulle?
The biggest mistakes are watery mashed potatoes, overcooked or split sausages, and warming the tunnbröd too much so it cracks. Also avoid overfilling, or the wrap will tear when you fold it and eat it.
How should I store leftovers, and can I reheat them?
Store the components separately in airtight containers: mash, sausages, and toppings in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the mash gently with a splash of milk and warm the sausages before assembling fresh wraps.
What should I serve with tunnbrödsrulle?
It is usually a complete meal on its own, but it goes well with dill pickles, a simple green salad, or cold soft drinks. Serve immediately after assembly while the sausage and mash are still hot and the bread is soft.