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.
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
- Butter the rye bread slices.
- Top each slice with pickled herring, hard-boiled egg slices, roast beef, or cheese.
- Add a dollop of remoulade sauce on top of each sandwich.
- 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