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pitepalt

🇸🇪 A dish from Sweden

pitepalt, a dish from Sweden
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Pitepalt is a Swedish dish related to kroppkakor or meat-filled dumplings. It is especially associated with the city of Piteå in Norrbotten County, thought to be its place of origin.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientspotatoes, flour, salt pork or bacon, onion, salt
🔥Cooking methodboiled dumplings filled with meat
👅Flavour & stylesavory, hearty, simple, starchy
🕒When it’s eatenwarming main meal in cold climates, often served with butter and lingonberries

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Frequently asked questions

Where does pitepalt come from?
pitepalt is a dish that originated in Sweden.
What is pitepalt?
Pitepalt is a Swedish dish related to kroppkakor or meat-filled dumplings. It is especially associated with the city of Piteå in Norrbotten County, thought to be its place of origin.