The next day, the interior of the bread was solid and I chose my other serrated knife with large scallops to slice it. So, dear friends, lets get to the recipe at hand. Even when I garble it! Somehow my comment went on the wrong post. Instead, I opted to make the bread from a mix that is sold at Ikea. Dill fronds or sprouts, for garnish. Take Care, BAM. I thought it was a great city. 1. 1 shallot, finely minced Here you can see the unbaked dough after it has risen in the oven for an hour with the oven light on. Thanks so much! Luca served the herring with a glass of Aquavitand informed us that we simply must have Aquavit in order to fully enjoy the herring. Garnish with chopped chives and a dill frond or sprouts. 1 tablespoon chopped dill or tarragon, Chopped chives, for garnish Dill fronds or sprouts, for garnish. . Impatient to recreate my Copenhagen herring hygge, I switched gears again. Scoring Cucumber. a charming old restaurant hidden away in a remote corner of the Christianshavn neighborhood. So I then did what I was instructed to do, which was wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. Also, I was without a camera, but now am the proud new owner of a Canon T4i. I, also, enjoy pickled herring but wouldnt have any idea where to find salted herring. Yes, I think many variations would work. . Its a good thing your bread wasnt topless (not that Im a food prude)! Previous post: Chocolate Pavlovas & Cheesecake Mousse with Strawberry Balsamic Compote from Grace-Maries Kitchen at Bristol Farms, Next post: Thai Curry Chicken Noodle Soup, Hello! Meanwhile, clean and fillet the herrings. Ok, thats another story. I made mine with tarragon, but dill would be more authentic. After watching a video on how to make the rye bread, I decided it would be too much to find the rye berries and grind them to the right size. The canal reminds me of Amsterdam and the buildings are definitely from that part of Northern Europe. I would findfresh herring and go through both steps: brine and then pickle. Begin by preparing the marinade. It is always exciting when a photographer likes my iPhone photos (I really must get a better camera). The Ikea rye bread has a unique way of mixing. , 2 cucumbers My mom (from Eastern Europe) had her version which I adored. Note: Skagen (pronounced skay-en) is a beach town on the most northern tip of Denmark. Celebrate Their Roots Shockingly Delicious, Chocolate Pavlovas & Cheesecake Mousse with Strawberry Balsamic Compote from Grace-Maries Kitchen at Bristol Farms, Little Buttercream Bees and How To Make A Piping Cone, Moroccan Fish Tagine with Ginger & Saffron, Fregola with Feta & Arugula and Sesame Sauce, Haricot Vert & Dandelion Salad with Bacon & Dried Cranberries and A Spunky Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette. My Mothers Pickled Cucumbers Served in Pickling Liquid with a Dill Garnish, Pickled Cucumbers (Pressgurka) The mixture is sweet from the apples and the wine marinade. Im sure you know the feeling. The traditional Danish menu attracted us to Bastionen-loven. Thank you BAM. Alternatively, serve in a bowl with some pickling liquid and a pretty garnish (see photo). They all satisfy. I really like your simple cucumber recipe and your decoration with the fork really makes it look stunning. They are easy to make, go well with cold fish (especially smoked salmon) and add a splash of color to almost any appetizer buffet. Cider vinegar adds a nice flavor, but white vinegar looks prettier if you are serving cucumbers in a bowl with the pickle liquid. Garnish with chopped chives and a dill frond or sprouts. Slice the cucumbers in thin slices but do not make slices so thin that they are floppy. I was sorting through the memories of my childhood and what really stood out were the Norwegian and Danish dishes my Mom and Grandma used to make, some of which were complicated and time consuming. Thanks. Remove the pickling marinade from the heat and allow to cool completely. 2. I tried slicing it when it first came out of the oven and was still warm. I am French, German, Norwegian and Danish, so I had many dishes I could make, but I wanted to bring something different that the other potluckers may not have tried before. Good old yeast and her friend gluten. Are you planning a good recipe soon on your blog?? The SandemansTour we found during our recent Copenhagen trip fit our criteria perfectly and lived up to expectations. I was knocked out by a very debilitating virus from which I am still recovering. You open the carton and pour the water right in, then shake the carton for a minute before pouring it into your greased bread pan. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1. I am still learning how to use it to best advantage, so youll have to cut me some slack on the photos for a while. So, clearly the Danes find this important enough to warrant a place in their vocabulary and culture. Use firm pressure to get clear markings. My mother does cucumbers like that and that is in Australia, love them in salads. A very nice post, Globalgarnish, and that herring looks real good. Big mistake. What a great spot to take a walking tour and your pictures of Copenhagen are wonderful. So thanks for the reminder. I wouldnt want The Fates to think me greedy. This bread is like a heavy brick. 9-10 pickled herring fillets, cut in -inch pieces Peel cucumbers. They make a great addition to an appetizer buffet. Mix water (warm water will dissolve sugar/salt more quickly), vinegar, sugar, and salt. Smrrebrd means buttered bread. With varying results! 3 tablespoons sour cream The answer is a resounding yes thanks to our experience atBastionen-loven. Where else would we have heard of hygge?? Sild is the Danish word for herring. Wish we had more time there. Besides providing a good lay of the land, our guide, Thomas, was overflowing with information about Danish history and culture. Otherwise, you must hunt relentlessly. I didnt know you liked herring. Liberally butter bread slices and top with herring salad. Danish people are so hyggelige: very, very nice and friendly. Peel cucumbers. Score the sides of the cucumber with the tines of a fork. I am very glad to be back, after not posting for almost two weeks. There is a wonderful blog called Danish Open Sandwiches which is entirely devoted to Smrrebrd, one of, if not the national dish of Denmark. Yes, a free tour. Which way is the center of town? Ive never had it so good! I believe if you have never tried pickled herring, and think it might be yuck, this is a good positive introduction. No dirty dishes. 1 teaspoon black pepper The salted herring is then rinsed and pickled. After running into repeated looks of confusion when I asked my fish mongers for salted herring, I tried another approach. Edie Is this you, my NM school chum? The Asian version uses rice wine vinegar, a little soy sauce, and some toasted sesame seeds. Liberally butter bread slices and top with herring salad. Pingback: 2012 Smorgasbord Menu Assembled by Friends of A Global Garnish | A GLOBAL GARNISH, Pingback: Do-Ahead Party for a Crowd Easy Appetizer Menu (Part 1 of 3) | A GLOBAL GARNISH, Your email address will not be published. Fresh herring, I was told by my fish mongers, would require an advance order. Place the fish slices in, fill it up with half vinegar half water mixture. So the free walking tours, where guides are paid gratuity only, tend to attract guides that deliver. Put the lid on then place the jar into the fridge for another day. Even with pre-travel research, I always find myself vaguely disoriented when I arrive in a new city. Finally, pickled-herring hygge at home! It is a great city but perhaps the people the nicest aspect. Herring and Pickled Cucumber Appetizer Ukrainian Recipes. Oh, and the beaches in Skagen are topless. If you try, they appreciate it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copenhagen Herring, Hygge and Pickled Cucumbers. When I was in the food biz, I had access to a wholesale merchant. 2. They were all so friendly, and happy to speak to you in English, which nearly everyone in Denmark speaks fluently. I like to get oriented with one of the free walking tours offered in many large cities. That sweet and pungent flavor just kills. 2. Everything else the delightful setting, the charming server, Luca, and the food quality was a bonus. DO-AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: These are best made one day ahead. I had read in my research not to try to cut when warm, but I am one of those people who never listen. Serve one of two ways. 3. Wow I felt like your pictures were taking me back to Amsterdam. Slowly heat the vinegar and sugar in a steel or enamel-coated pot. Beautiful pictures! Add garlic, black pepper, mustard seed, salt and any other optional ingredients we wish for. I reget never having gotten to Scandinavia. Score the sides of the cucumber with the tines of a fork. This is on the list of places I would like to go. Your email address will not be published. They will easily keep, refrigerated, for a week, but they lose a bit of their nice crunch if kept for too long. My name is Lynne Hemer and I am a woman obsessed with food and cooking, in search of new, unusual, exotic and sublime ingredients and recipes. Instructions. I have a good chunk of Swedish heritage, so this is probably in my blood too The bread looks very similar to one I had in Iceland, but it was served with dried fish. Pickled cucumbers are a perfect and easy accompaniment to pickled herring, and I hadnt made my Mothers Norwegian pickled cucumbers in a while. They turned out perfect and I was able to make really thin slices that did not break apart. Home-made Danish-style pickled herring starts with salted, not fresh, herring. That herring looks fabulous. 1/4 cup sugar Inspired, I returned home determined to recreate pickled-herring hygge by making my own herring. The ingredients match exactly those in the video, so I felt it would be very close to the real thing. It does help when they speak English but I always bring a phrase book and attempt the local language. I found a good quality pickled herring and decided to pickle my own accoutrements instead. salt, herring, carrot, dill, black bread, sour cream, black ground pepper and 3 more. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Our Danish meal began with a beautiful presentation of home-made pickled herring, chopped onions, capers, mayonnaise and a dusting of curry. 1. Fill the middle of the jar up with the onion slices. I hope you enjoy my website as much as I enjoy creating it. I love reading cookbooks, taking cooking classes, going to restaurants, photographing food, and blogging about it all! Get smart with the Thesis WordPress Theme from DIYthemes. Nice photos. While I take issue with Thomas that this is a Danish phenomena, I admit that I cannot find a similar word in English. Rice vinegar may be the perfect balance between white vinegar and cider. Great post and I love the pictures. Mix herring salad ingredients together in a medium bowl. If youre happy with tilapia and salmon, life is good. Pickled cukes are a favorite of mine as well. Thanks. Copyright 2010-2013 Cook & Be Merry. Pour pickle liquid over sliced cucumbers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Sorry about the crossover on the comment. Right now Im celebrating having 3 fishmongers. How do I get there from here? Feel free to contact me at lynne@cookandbemerry.com. Use firm pressure to get clear markings. Perhaps best of all, it is an excellent way to extend the life of leftover cucumbers (a benefit of all pickling). I also thought Copenhagen was similar to Amsterdam the canals/rivers through the city, delightful people and streets teeming with bicycles. I have never made this type of bread before, so I was having a lot of fun watching how the whole process played out. Hygge (pronounced as if you have something stuck in your throat) is the Danish art of finding perfect karma from the right blend of friends, family and food. Well, it will be on the menu for our next progressive dinner Scandinavian this year! I should go there more often. ChgoJohn Isnt it frustrating how hard it is to get a variety of good fish these days? The serrated knife just tore it in a jagged slice and the inside was really moist, almost like not cooked enough. One item that appeared frequently was the pickled herring that came in a jar and required no effort beyond a twist of the wrist. So, I pickled some cucumbers, served them with the purchased herring, a garnish of dill, a dollop of mayonnaise mixed with a hint of curry, and a scattering of red onions. Your Thanksgiving sounds perfect. Hygge in Copenhagen!! I usually just apologize for being a typical American with limited foreign language skills . 3/4 teaspoon salt. This bread is not sweet, but has a tang to it from sourdough starter. { 4 comments read them below or add one }. Note:English cucumbers may be used, but these are not traditional. Love this story, Jeannee. Ill have to try some Branzino if they can get it. Skagen (pronounced skay-en) is a beach town on the most northern tip of Denmark and Sild is the Danish word for herring. It isnt just that Im thrifty; I find that if you have to sing for your supper, you will begood at it or you will be hungry. Love the photos, we went there over ten years ago must be time for a revisit. 1/4 cup water I didnt know how good life was Now I plan ahead at one of our good markets that is willing to order (when I am patient enough to wait). 1/4 cup vinegar, white, may substitute cider vinegar I do love Copenhagen but havent been there in years. I think Ill wait before I start looking for salted herring. We always ate the sweet wine-marinated little fish fillets on soda crackers topped with some of the sliced onions that came in the jar. Required fields are marked *. Drain cucumbers if using as a garnish or side on a cold platter (e.g., pickled herring or smoked salmon plate). Chopped chives, for garnish. Pickled cucumbers are found in all Scandinavian countries. It has doubled in size. Mix water (warm water will dissolve sugar/salt more quickly), vinegar, sugar, and salt. Good description of the difference between Chicago and New York. Add chopped red onion, capers, and dill, and season with salt, pepper, and sugar. 2. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, add the other ingredients, and leave over low heat for about 5 minutes. One day 2012 Smorgasbord Menu Assembled by Friends of A Global Garnish | A GLOBAL GARNISH, Do-Ahead Party for a Crowd Easy Appetizer Menu (Part 1 of 3) | A GLOBAL GARNISH. In order to get the full Danish experience I decided to do the wholething, with authentic Danish rye bread, which is dark, dense and full of sunflower seeds. So, would we find hygge in Copenhagen?? Last week I posted a recipe for branzino in parchment and Ive plans to post recipes for pan-fried salmon with dill sauce and grilled sturgeon with lemon-caper sauce, and my familys recipe for baked merluzzo. Absolutely the right thing to do! Sigh. Mix herring salad ingredients together in a medium bowl. Slice the cucumbers in thin slices - but do not make slices so thin that they are "floppy". Turn the herring pieces in the dressing, and garnish with red onions in thin slices and dill. Mix sour cream with mayonnaise and the different kinds of mustard. If you are interested in Smrrebrd, go to Danish Open Sandwiches for a myriad of recipes and totally humerous writing about the food and lore of Denmark. I just found a source for Branzino. By the way, Smrrebrd means buttered bread in Danish, the butter being slathered on quite liberally. 1 tablespoon chopped dill or tarragon. The diced herring and apple are mixed with sour cream, mayo and a little Dijon, plus minced shallots and dill or tarragon. Buttered sliced Danish rye bread. Cut the drained pickled herring fillets into smaller pieces of about 2 cm. 1. It was good bread, but the dry fish was hard to chew. Either is suitable. Recently I was invited to a potluck to which we were asked to bring a dish representing our ethnic heritage. Chicago is one of my favorite cities to visitlike a small New York City but approachable. So, I went on a hunt for salted herring. Where are the things I want to see and do? apple, -inch dice All rights reserved, Food Bloggers L.A. I was very happy to find a recipe for Skagen Sild on Danish Open Sandwiches that featured pickled herring and had the added interest of crunchy sweet diced apple. More posts to come. Yes, the Danes were so friendly (love the word hyggelige), but the people in Sweden and Norway were just as nice and the scenery as beautiful. I was fighting a losing battle. 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