apple, -inch dice Nice photos. Cider vinegar adds a nice flavor, but white vinegar looks prettier if you are serving cucumbers in a bowl with the pickle liquid. Dill fronds or sprouts, for garnish. We always ate the sweet wine-marinated little fish fillets on soda crackers topped with some of the sliced onions that came in the jar. Feel free to contact me at lynne@cookandbemerry.com. Garnish with chopped chives and a dill frond or sprouts. Peel cucumbers. Mix water (warm water will dissolve sugar/salt more quickly), vinegar, sugar, and salt. That sweet and pungent flavor just kills. Score the sides of the cucumber with the tines of a fork. Pickled cukes are a favorite of mine as well. Otherwise, you must hunt relentlessly. The mixture is sweet from the apples and the wine marinade. My name is Lynne Hemer and I am a woman obsessed with food and cooking, in search of new, unusual, exotic and sublime ingredients and recipes. 1 tablespoon chopped dill or tarragon, Chopped chives, for garnish Copyright 2010-2013 Cook & Be Merry. Pour pickle liquid over sliced cucumbers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Impatient to recreate my Copenhagen herring hygge, I switched gears again. I reget never having gotten to Scandinavia. I should go there more often. Danish people are so hyggelige: very, very nice and friendly. Turn the herring pieces in the dressing, and garnish with red onions in thin slices and dill. Im sure you know the feeling. . I have a good chunk of Swedish heritage, so this is probably in my blood too The bread looks very similar to one I had in Iceland, but it was served with dried fish. When I was in the food biz, I had access to a wholesale merchant. Where are the things I want to see and do? The salted herring is then rinsed and pickled. The SandemansTour we found during our recent Copenhagen trip fit our criteria perfectly and lived up to expectations. You open the carton and pour the water right in, then shake the carton for a minute before pouring it into your greased bread pan. Your Thanksgiving sounds perfect. Luca served the herring with a glass of Aquavitand informed us that we simply must have Aquavit in order to fully enjoy the herring. 1. Recently I was invited to a potluck to which we were asked to bring a dish representing our ethnic heritage. One item that appeared frequently was the pickled herring that came in a jar and required no effort beyond a twist of the wrist. Take Care, BAM. Yes, a free tour. I am very glad to be back, after not posting for almost two weeks. I didnt know how good life was Now I plan ahead at one of our good markets that is willing to order (when I am patient enough to wait). This bread is not sweet, but has a tang to it from sourdough starter. Ive never had it so good! I do love Copenhagen but havent been there in years. Slice the cucumbers in thin slices - but do not make slices so thin that they are "floppy". , 2 cucumbers So the free walking tours, where guides are paid gratuity only, tend to attract guides that deliver. a charming old restaurant hidden away in a remote corner of the Christianshavn neighborhood. This is on the list of places I would like to go. Slowly heat the vinegar and sugar in a steel or enamel-coated pot. My mother does cucumbers like that and that is in Australia, love them in salads. Also, I was without a camera, but now am the proud new owner of a Canon T4i. 1/4 cup sugar That herring looks fabulous. They make a great addition to an appetizer buffet. My mom (from Eastern Europe) had her version which I adored. I hope you enjoy my website as much as I enjoy creating it. Oh, and the beaches in Skagen are topless. Meanwhile, clean and fillet the herrings. Which way is the center of town? 1/4 cup vinegar, white, may substitute cider vinegar I like to get oriented with one of the free walking tours offered in many large cities. They all satisfy. While I take issue with Thomas that this is a Danish phenomena, I admit that I cannot find a similar word in English. Instead, I opted to make the bread from a mix that is sold at Ikea. After running into repeated looks of confusion when I asked my fish mongers for salted herring, I tried another approach. Thank you BAM. Where else would we have heard of hygge?? Get smart with the Thesis WordPress Theme from DIYthemes. 3. I thought it was a great city. 1/4 cup water Note: Skagen (pronounced skay-en) is a beach town on the most northern tip of Denmark. Love this story, Jeannee. 3 tablespoons sour cream Slice the cucumbers in thin slices but do not make slices so thin that they are floppy. Herring and Pickled Cucumber Appetizer Ukrainian Recipes. Sorry about the crossover on the comment. 1 shallot, finely minced Thanks so much! Even when I garble it! Pingback: 2012 Smorgasbord Menu Assembled by Friends of A Global Garnish | A GLOBAL GARNISH, Pingback: Do-Ahead Party for a Crowd Easy Appetizer Menu (Part 1 of 3) | A GLOBAL GARNISH, Your email address will not be published. Hygge in Copenhagen!! Wow I felt like your pictures were taking me back to Amsterdam. 2012 Smorgasbord Menu Assembled by Friends of A Global Garnish | A GLOBAL GARNISH, Do-Ahead Party for a Crowd Easy Appetizer Menu (Part 1 of 3) | A GLOBAL GARNISH. Instructions. Everything else the delightful setting, the charming server, Luca, and the food quality was a bonus. Mix herring salad ingredients together in a medium bowl. Here you can see the unbaked dough after it has risen in the oven for an hour with the oven light on. 1. Alternatively, serve in a bowl with some pickling liquid and a pretty garnish (see photo). Pickled cucumbers are found in all Scandinavian countries. Home-made Danish-style pickled herring starts with salted, not fresh, herring. Scoring Cucumber. The serrated knife just tore it in a jagged slice and the inside was really moist, almost like not cooked enough. I was knocked out by a very debilitating virus from which I am still recovering. In order to get the full Danish experience I decided to do the wholething, with authentic Danish rye bread, which is dark, dense and full of sunflower seeds. The diced herring and apple are mixed with sour cream, mayo and a little Dijon, plus minced shallots and dill or tarragon. I just found a source for Branzino. The Ikea rye bread has a unique way of mixing. Yes, the Danes were so friendly (love the word hyggelige), but the people in Sweden and Norway were just as nice and the scenery as beautiful. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, add the other ingredients, and leave over low heat for about 5 minutes. Sigh. 9-10 pickled herring fillets, cut in -inch pieces I would findfresh herring and go through both steps: brine and then pickle. Begin by preparing the marinade. My Mothers Pickled Cucumbers Served in Pickling Liquid with a Dill Garnish, Pickled Cucumbers (Pressgurka) Remove the pickling marinade from the heat and allow to cool completely. Cut the drained pickled herring fillets into smaller pieces of about 2 cm. Liberally butter bread slices and top with herring salad. I had read in my research not to try to cut when warm, but I am one of those people who never listen. Thanks. I, also, enjoy pickled herring but wouldnt have any idea where to find salted herring. Besides providing a good lay of the land, our guide, Thomas, was overflowing with information about Danish history and culture. Absolutely the right thing to do! It was good bread, but the dry fish was hard to chew. DO-AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: These are best made one day ahead. So, I pickled some cucumbers, served them with the purchased herring, a garnish of dill, a dollop of mayonnaise mixed with a hint of curry, and a scattering of red onions. All rights reserved, Food Bloggers L.A. Dill fronds or sprouts, for garnish. The traditional Danish menu attracted us to Bastionen-loven. There is a wonderful blog called Danish Open Sandwiches which is entirely devoted to Smrrebrd, one of, if not the national dish of Denmark. Mix sour cream with mayonnaise and the different kinds of mustard. 2. . So, I went on a hunt for salted herring. Well, it will be on the menu for our next progressive dinner Scandinavian this year! A very nice post, Globalgarnish, and that herring looks real good. With varying results! They turned out perfect and I was able to make really thin slices that did not break apart. Finally, pickled-herring hygge at home! They are easy to make, go well with cold fish (especially smoked salmon) and add a splash of color to almost any appetizer buffet. Drain cucumbers if using as a garnish or side on a cold platter (e.g., pickled herring or smoked salmon plate). { 4 comments read them below or add one }. Either is suitable. Inspired, I returned home determined to recreate pickled-herring hygge by making my own herring. Hygge (pronounced as if you have something stuck in your throat) is the Danish art of finding perfect karma from the right blend of friends, family and food. The answer is a resounding yes thanks to our experience atBastionen-loven. I believe if you have never tried pickled herring, and think it might be yuck, this is a good positive introduction. I was fighting a losing battle. No dirty dishes. Yes, I think many variations would work. I am still learning how to use it to best advantage, so youll have to cut me some slack on the photos for a while. Smrrebrd means buttered bread. salt, herring, carrot, dill, black bread, sour cream, black ground pepper and 3 more. Perhaps best of all, it is an excellent way to extend the life of leftover cucumbers (a benefit of all pickling). I am French, German, Norwegian and Danish, so I had many dishes I could make, but I wanted to bring something different that the other potluckers may not have tried before. So, dear friends, lets get to the recipe at hand. Are you planning a good recipe soon on your blog?? I was very happy to find a recipe for Skagen Sild on Danish Open Sandwiches that featured pickled herring and had the added interest of crunchy sweet diced apple. After watching a video on how to make the rye bread, I decided it would be too much to find the rye berries and grind them to the right size. I really like your simple cucumber recipe and your decoration with the fork really makes it look stunning. Pickled cucumbers are a perfect and easy accompaniment to pickled herring, and I hadnt made my Mothers Norwegian pickled cucumbers in a while. Place the fish slices in, fill it up with half vinegar half water mixture. Celebrate Their Roots Shockingly Delicious, Chocolate Pavlovas & Cheesecake Mousse with Strawberry Balsamic Compote from Grace-Maries Kitchen at Bristol Farms, Little Buttercream Bees and How To Make A Piping Cone, Moroccan Fish Tagine with Ginger & Saffron, Fregola with Feta & Arugula and Sesame Sauce, Haricot Vert & Dandelion Salad with Bacon & Dried Cranberries and A Spunky Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette. Wish we had more time there. Big mistake. 2. One day So thanks for the reminder. 2. The Asian version uses rice wine vinegar, a little soy sauce, and some toasted sesame seeds. 1 teaspoon black pepper I tried slicing it when it first came out of the oven and was still warm. Beautiful pictures! So, would we find hygge in Copenhagen?? The next day, the interior of the bread was solid and I chose my other serrated knife with large scallops to slice it. Right now Im celebrating having 3 fishmongers. The canal reminds me of Amsterdam and the buildings are definitely from that part of Northern Europe. Fill the middle of the jar up with the onion slices. I wouldnt want The Fates to think me greedy. Liberally butter bread slices and top with herring salad. I made mine with tarragon, but dill would be more authentic. Ok, thats another story. It is always exciting when a photographer likes my iPhone photos (I really must get a better camera). Chopped chives, for garnish. Good old yeast and her friend gluten. 1 tablespoon chopped dill or tarragon. I think Ill wait before I start looking for salted herring. Great post and I love the pictures. Somehow my comment went on the wrong post. Its a good thing your bread wasnt topless (not that Im a food prude)! They were all so friendly, and happy to speak to you in English, which nearly everyone in Denmark speaks fluently. If youre happy with tilapia and salmon, life is good. Required fields are marked *. If you are interested in Smrrebrd, go to Danish Open Sandwiches for a myriad of recipes and totally humerous writing about the food and lore of Denmark. Rice vinegar may be the perfect balance between white vinegar and cider. What a great spot to take a walking tour and your pictures of Copenhagen are wonderful. Thanks. I usually just apologize for being a typical American with limited foreign language skills . Sild is the Danish word for herring. Add garlic, black pepper, mustard seed, salt and any other optional ingredients we wish for. So I then did what I was instructed to do, which was wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. I found a good quality pickled herring and decided to pickle my own accoutrements instead. Use firm pressure to get clear markings. Love the photos, we went there over ten years ago must be time for a revisit. Serve one of two ways. Fresh herring, I was told by my fish mongers, would require an advance order. Add chopped red onion, capers, and dill, and season with salt, pepper, and sugar. I was sorting through the memories of my childhood and what really stood out were the Norwegian and Danish dishes my Mom and Grandma used to make, some of which were complicated and time consuming. It is a great city but perhaps the people the nicest aspect. It isnt just that Im thrifty; I find that if you have to sing for your supper, you will begood at it or you will be hungry. It does help when they speak English but I always bring a phrase book and attempt the local language. Buttered sliced Danish rye bread. Mix water (warm water will dissolve sugar/salt more quickly), vinegar, sugar, and salt. The ingredients match exactly those in the video, so I felt it would be very close to the real thing. I didnt know you liked herring. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise More posts to come. Our Danish meal began with a beautiful presentation of home-made pickled herring, chopped onions, capers, mayonnaise and a dusting of curry. So, clearly the Danes find this important enough to warrant a place in their vocabulary and culture. Skagen (pronounced skay-en) is a beach town on the most northern tip of Denmark and Sild is the Danish word for herring. How do I get there from here? Edie Is this you, my NM school chum? Use firm pressure to get clear markings. 1. Your email address will not be published. If you try, they appreciate it. Previous post: Chocolate Pavlovas & Cheesecake Mousse with Strawberry Balsamic Compote from Grace-Maries Kitchen at Bristol Farms, Next post: Thai Curry Chicken Noodle Soup, Hello! 2. It has doubled in size. Ill have to try some Branzino if they can get it. Peel cucumbers. 3/4 teaspoon salt. Chicago is one of my favorite cities to visitlike a small New York City but approachable. Score the sides of the cucumber with the tines of a fork. Last week I posted a recipe for branzino in parchment and Ive plans to post recipes for pan-fried salmon with dill sauce and grilled sturgeon with lemon-caper sauce, and my familys recipe for baked merluzzo. I also thought Copenhagen was similar to Amsterdam the canals/rivers through the city, delightful people and streets teeming with bicycles. Even with pre-travel research, I always find myself vaguely disoriented when I arrive in a new city. I have never made this type of bread before, so I was having a lot of fun watching how the whole process played out. I love reading cookbooks, taking cooking classes, going to restaurants, photographing food, and blogging about it all! 1. Note:English cucumbers may be used, but these are not traditional. This bread is like a heavy brick. Mix herring salad ingredients together in a medium bowl. Put the lid on then place the jar into the fridge for another day. They will easily keep, refrigerated, for a week, but they lose a bit of their nice crunch if kept for too long. ChgoJohn Isnt it frustrating how hard it is to get a variety of good fish these days? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copenhagen Herring, Hygge and Pickled Cucumbers. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Garnish with chopped chives and a dill frond or sprouts. By the way, Smrrebrd means buttered bread in Danish, the butter being slathered on quite liberally. Good description of the difference between Chicago and New York. 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