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.

Spreewald Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Roll (Spreewälder Gurken und Räucherlachs Rolle)

Ingredients

  • 4 Spreewald cucumbers
  • 200g smoked salmon slices
  • 100g cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler to create long, thin strips.
  2. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cucumber strip.
  3. Place a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
  4. Sprinkle chopped dill, salt, and pepper over the salmon.
  5. Roll up the cucumber strips with the salmon and secure with toothpicks.
  6. Repeat for the remaining cucumber strips and salmon slices.
  7. 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