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