Smoked Herring on Rye with Egg and Onions

Ingredients

• 4 slices of dense rye bread 4 slices of dense rye bread
• 8 smoked herring fillets 8 smoked herring fillets
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• For the dill sauce: For the dill sauce:
• 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 3g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dill sauce. Set aside.
2. 2.
   Toast the rye bread slices until they are crispy.
3. 3.
   Place two smoked herring fillets on each slice of toasted rye bread.
4. 4.
   Top the herring with a generous amount of sliced red onions.
5. 5.
   Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs on top of the onions.
6. 6.
   Drizzle the dill sauce over the entire sandwich.
7. 7.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Smoked Herring — If you prefer a milder flavor, you can soak the herring fillets in milk for 30 minutes before using them in the recipe.
• Rye Bread — Look for dense and hearty rye bread with a strong flavor to complement the other ingredients.
• Red Onion — For a milder taste, you can soak the sliced onions in cold water for 10 minutes before using them.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some freshly chopped chives or dill on top of the sandwich before serving.
• If you can't find smoked herring, you can substitute it with smoked mackerel or smoked salmon.
• Experiment with different types of mustard to find your preferred level of tanginess.
• Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the sandwich just before eating to enhance the flavors.
• Serve the Sol over Gudhjem with a side of pickled cucumbers for a traditional Danish accompaniment.

Serving advice

Serve the Sol over Gudhjem as an open-faced sandwich, allowing the vibrant colors and layers of ingredients to be visible. Pair it with a fresh green salad or a side of pickled cucumbers for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the open-faced sandwiches on a wooden board or a platter, garnishing them with sprigs of fresh dill or chives. The contrasting colors of the ingredients will create an eye-catching display.