Labskaus - Hamburg Specialty

Steps

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1. 1
   Peel the potatoes, add salt and water, then boil until soft.
   ≈1:25
2. 2
   While the potatoes cook, chop the corned beef, beets, and pickles into small pieces and blend them together using a food processor or immersion blender.
   ≈1:46
3. 3
   Add pickle liquid to the blended mixture to add moisture.
   ≈3:24
4. 4
   Once the potatoes are cooked through, drain them and mash roughly, leaving some larger pieces.
   ≈3:51
5. 5
   Mix the corned beef, beet and pickle blend into the mashed potatoes and combine well.
   ≈4:24
6. 6
   Season the mixture with salt and pepper, being mindful of the salt already in the potato water. The sour taste from the pickles is characteristic and should be preserved.
   ≈5:20
7. 7
   Fry eggs to your preference.
   ≈6:18
8. 8
   Plate the potato mixture, arrange pickles on the side, and top with a fried egg. Traditionally served with pickled herring on the side.
   ≈6:31