Danish Open-Faced Sandwich (Dansk smørrebrød)

Dansk smørrebrød, or Danish open-faced sandwich, is a traditional dish in Nordic cuisine. It typically consists of a piece of buttered rye bread topped with various ingredients such as pickled herring, cold cuts, cheese, and spreads.

Danish Open-Faced Sandwich (Dansk smørrebrød)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of rye bread
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz pickled herring
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 8 slices of roast beef
  • 4 slices of Danish cheese
  • 4 tbsp remoulade sauce
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs of dill

Instructions

  1. Butter the rye bread slices.
  2. Top each slice with pickled herring, hard-boiled egg slices, roast beef, or cheese.
  3. Add a dollop of remoulade sauce on top of each sandwich.
  4. Garnish with radish slices and a sprig of dill.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Knife Cutting board Butter knife

Tools

Chopping board Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the smørrebrød with a side of pickles and a cold beer for an authentic Danish experience.

Tips & tricks

Experiment with different toppings and spreads to create your own unique smørrebrød variations.

Cost

$15