Sun Over Gudhjem
Sun Over Gudhjem is a classic Danish open sandwich, featuring smoked herring, fresh radish, and a raw egg yolk ("sun") on top of buttered rye bread. This dish comes from the island of Bornholm, a region renowned for its smoking houses. It's a simple yet flavorful dish, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch, showcasing traditional Danish flavors. With the right balance of ingredients, you can easily recreate this iconic sandwich at home.
Servings: 1
Calories: 232kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- Place the herring filet over the buttered rye bread. Sprinkle the chives and radish brunoise over. Top with the onion ring and add the yolk in the center. Break the yolk over the garnish and eat immediately.