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Recipe: Gravlax

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While it takes some advance planning to make gravlax, most of the time spent is unattended, letting the salmon cure.

Simply rub some salt, sugar and pepper over two salmon fillets and sandwich them together with some dill in between.

Some recipes also recommend a splash of spirits, such as brandy, gin or lemon vodka. Either way, put a plate on top with some weight on it and let it sit in the fridge for two to three days, basting as you go.

To serve, a squeeze of lemon and some dark bread will work well; mustard sauce if you want to do a little extra work. Drink enough Champagne with it and at least your insides will be warm.

(photo: Wikipedia.org)

 
 

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Comments (5)

ohh this sounds delish and easy to do. perfect for brunch. Thanks!

posted by tina on 2007-02-09 13:07:21

what a great idea to add some spirits to give it a snazzy bite.

posted by michelle on 2007-02-09 14:49:18

OK, now I want to make gravlax and No-Knead Bread this weekend!

posted by editrix on 2007-02-09 15:49:09

It would be interestingt to splash it with a bit of Aquavit

posted by Kevin at TasteTV on 2007-02-10 15:34:46

That would definitely fit with the Swedish-ness of gravlax!

posted by Heidi on 2007-02-10 18:07:42