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Sun Over Gudhjem: Danish Smoked Herring Open Sandwich

Prep5 min
Total5 min
Yield1 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

Make Sun Over Gudhjem, the traditional Danish open sandwich from Bornholm with smoked herring, rye bread, radish, chives and egg yolk. Includes safe handling guidance for the traditional garnish.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 slice rye bread, — buttered
  • 1 smoked or wine marinated herring filet
  • 1 whole radish, — cut into brunoise
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
  • 1 onion ring, — ¼ inch thick
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place the herring filet over the buttered rye bread. Sprinkle the chives and radish over. Top with the onion ring and add the yolk in the center. Break the yolk over the garnish and eat immediately.
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Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
Chef's Notes

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