Smørrebrød
Denmark's edible art: open-faced rye-bread sandwiches built in strict order — herring first, then fish, meat, and cheese — eaten with knife and fork, never the hands.
What it is
Denmark's edible art: open-faced rye-bread sandwiches built in strict order — herring first, then fish, meat, and cheese — eaten with knife and fork, never the hands. Ingredients: dense rye bread (rugbrød), butter, toppings: pickled herring, smoked salmon, liver pâté (leverpostej), roast beef, remoulade, fried onions, egg, cheese, radishes, cress. Recipe: 1) Butter rye slices edge to edge (the 'raft'). 2) Choose combinations by the classic rules — herring opens the meal. 3) Build high and garnish precisely. 4) Serve with beer and snaps. Serve: in sequence at lunch, each piece a small composition. Flavor: sour rye, rich toppings, pickled brightness. History: smørrebrød grew from workers' open sandwiches into a national cuisine in 19th-century Copenhagen restaurants; Ida Davidsen's menu once ran 4 feet long. See also: Frikadeller, Stegt Flæsk.
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