Wallenbergare is a

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dish generally consisting of ground

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, cream, egg yolks and coated in breadcrumbs. It is traditionally served with boiled or mashed potatoes,

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and green peas. There are various theories about the origin of this recipe. Credit is generally given to Julius Carlsson (1898-1976), chef de cuisine at the restaurant Cecil on

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. According to some, the dish was named after banker Marcus Wallenberg, Sr. (1864–1943) or his wife Amalia Wallenberg (1890–1943), daughter of cookbook author Charles Emil Hagdahl (1809-1897).

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