Korv stroganoff

Korv stroganoff or Korvstroganoff (lit. 'Sausage stroganoff')^[1][2] is a Swedish variant of Beef Stroganoff which traditionally uses the local Falukorv sausage as a substitute for the beef.

Korv Stroganoff made with Falukorv and served with rice

Korv Stroganoff started as a budget-friendly variation of beef Stroganoff,^[3] substituting Falukorv sausage in place of beef.^[4] It was introduced as a school meal in the 1950s, before spreading to households.^[5]

The dish has become a classic in Swedish home cooking and was Sweden’s fifth most popular dish in 2022.^[6] It has since spread to other countries. In Finnish, the dish is called makkarastroganoff.^[7]

Description

The recipe can vary, but typically consists of chopped sausage (traditionally Falukorv) and chopped yellow onions, which are often sautéed beforehand. These are cooked in a tomato-based sauce (often made from tomato paste, canned chopped tomatoes, or both) and a dairy component (such as cream, sour cream, crème fraîche, smetana, milk, or filmjölk).^{[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]} Flavorings such as Dijon mustard and thickeners like flour may also be used.^[15][16]

The dish is traditionally served with rice, but alternatives such as pasta, boiled potatoes, fried potatoes, mashed potatoes, bulgur, quinoa, or wheat berries are also common.^{[17][18][19][20][21]}