Smørrebrød (Denmark)

Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
Classic Danish open-faced sandwiches featuring an elegant array of seafood, meats, cheeses, and fresh produce served on crisp rye bread.
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Sm&# 195;¸rrebrød is a beloved Danish culinary tradition that turns simple ingredients into an artistic and delicious meal. This open-faced sandwich buffet offers a delightful variety of flavors and textures, from rich smoked salmon and herring to tender roast beef and sharp Danish cheeses. Served on dense, flavorful rye bread, each bite is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and fresh notes. The addition of fresh vegetables, fruits, and classic condiments like remoulade and horseradish adds complexity and brightness. Ideal for casual gatherings, lunch parties, or a sophisticated light dinner, this dish encourages sharing and conversation. ItâÂÂs a wonderful way to enjoy high-quality ingredients in a relaxed, communal setting.

Smørrebrød (Denmark)

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 47.5
Dietary:

Description

Sm&# 195;¸rrebrød is a beloved Danish culinary tradition that turns simple ingredients into an artistic and delicious meal. This open-faced sandwich buffet offers a delightful variety of flavors and textures, from rich smoked salmon and herring to tender roast beef and sharp Danish cheeses. Served on dense, flavorful rye bread, each bite is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and fresh notes. The addition of fresh vegetables, fruits, and classic condiments like remoulade and horseradish adds complexity and brightness. Ideal for casual gatherings, lunch parties, or a sophisticated light dinner, this dish encourages sharing and conversation. ItâÂÂs a wonderful way to enjoy high-quality ingredients in a relaxed, communal setting.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Hard-cook the eggs, then peel and cut them into quarters.
  2. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
  3. Core the apples and cut them into wedges.
  4. Peel the oranges and separate them into sections.
  5. Cut the dill pickles lengthwise into quarters.
  6. Line two large wooden serving boards or trays with four lettuce leaves each.
  7. On each board, decoratively arrange six egg quarters, three shrimp, 1.5 ounces of smoked salmon, and 1.5 ounces of herring or whitefish.
  8. Add one ounce each of ham, roast beef, and the two types of cheese to each board.
  9. Distribute half of the cubed tomatoes, fruit sections, onion slices, olives, and pickle spears onto each board.
  10. Spoon mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, and cocktail sauce into individual small serving dishes.
  11. Place the sauce dishes near the serving boards.
  12. Serve the rye bread slices and crispbread in a napkin-lined basket alongside the toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings


Amount Per Serving
Calories 47.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g8%
Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 11.8mg4%
Sodium 8.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: danish, open-faced, sandwich, rye, bread, smoked, salmon, herring, appetizer, lunch, buffet, european, seafood, cheese, vegetables, party, gathering
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