Smørrebrød

Cooking & Recipes | Denmark

Cooking & Recipes | Denmark

Traditional Danish Smørrebrød with rye bread and various toppings
Nutrition information
% of daily allowance
Protein
20 oz
40 %
Fat
22 oz
34 %
Sugar
2 oz
4 %
Carbohydrates
30 oz
10 %
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Total: 15 minutes (25 minutes if boiling eggs) mins

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of dense, dark rye bread
  • 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 thin slices of smoked salmon or cured herring
  • 1 cup of fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 boiled eggs, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons of crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons of capers
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instruction:

  1. Start by laying out the slices of rye bread on a clean surface.
  2. Generously spread each slice with softened butter.
  3. Place two slices of smoked salmon or cured herring on each slice of bread.
  4. Layer with thinly sliced red onion.
  5. Arrange the boiled egg slices over the onions.
  6. Spoon a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream onto each sandwich.
  7. Sprinkle with capers and fresh dill.
  8. Garnish with radish slices and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
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