The waters of Lake Storsjön (Björndalens Naturreservat) on the island of Möja are far from inviting.
Potato gratin with matjes herring
Of the luxurious evening meal Hektor Maille had promised himself before his spring into the waters of lake Storsjön, of course, there was nothing. But at least his landlady on Bullerö warmed up for the Agent from Santa Lemusa a piece of this potato gratin with matjes herring.
8 matjes herring (600 g)
1 kg potatoes, a kind that turns mellow when cooked
4 onions
4 eggs
2 dl light cream (15-20 % fat)
1 teaspoon pepper, ground
1 big pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter for the coating of the baking dish and possibly some butter flakes for the surface of the gratin
4 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
More about the travel adventure of Secret Agent Hektor Maille:
While eating these preparations Hektor Maille became aware of some strange connections between his tropical home and intrinsically Swedish traditions:
First Publication: 1-11-2009
Modifications: 23-1-2011, 18-6-2011, 14-11-2011, 13-12-2011