Recipe

Smørrebrød

Danish open-faced rye sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • Rye bread
  • Butter
  • Pickled herring or shrimp
  • Egg
  • Radish
  • Dill and onion

How to make it

  1. Butter slices of rye bread. Prepare this first and keep the heat moderate; rushing the first stage usually gives uneven texture later.
  2. Add fish, egg or other topping neatly. Taste once more before serving. Add salt, acid, herbs or a spoon of sauce at the end while the dish is still hot.
  3. Garnish with radish, onion and dill. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
  4. Serve chilled as open sandwiches. Taste once more before serving. Add salt, acid, herbs or a spoon of sauce at the end while the dish is still hot.

Serving note

Keep the plate simple and let the main texture lead: crisp pastry, tender stew, glossy sauce or fresh garnish. This page is a compact cooking guide, not a long article.