Spreewald Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Roll (Spreewälder Gurken und Räucherlachs Rolle)
Spreewälder Gurken und Räucherlachs Rolle (Spreewald Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Roll) is a traditional dish from Brandenburg, Germany. This recipe combines the freshness of Spreewald cucumbers with the rich flavor of smoked salmon, creating a delightful and elegant appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 4 Spreewald cucumbers
- 200g smoked salmon slices
- 100g cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler to create long, thin strips.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cucumber strip.
- Place a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped dill, salt, and pepper over the salmon.
- Roll up the cucumber strips with the salmon and secure with toothpicks.
- Repeat for the remaining cucumber strips and salmon slices.
- Refrigerate the rolls for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Vegetable peeler or mandoline Toothpicks
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spreewälder Gurken und Räucherlachs Rolle as an elegant appetizer for a dinner party or as a light lunch with a side salad.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of capers on top of the salmon before rolling up the cucumber strips.
Cost
$15