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Sol over Gudhjem with Smoked Salmon Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 slices of rye bread
- 4 oz. smoked salmon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. capers
- 4 tbsp. sour cream
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Toast the rye bread slices until crispy.
2. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over each slice of toasted rye bread.
5. Top each slice with smoked salmon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced red onion, and capers.
6. Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- Serves 4

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 14g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Rye bread can be substituted with any bread of your choice.
- Smoked salmon can be substituted with any smoked fish or meat.
- Sour cream can be substituted with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt.
- Dill can be substituted with any fresh herb of your choice.

Variations:
- Add sliced avocado or cucumber for extra freshness.
- Use pickled herring instead of smoked salmon for a traditional Danish twist.
- Substitute capers with chopped pickles or olives.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to toast the rye bread until crispy to prevent it from getting soggy.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the red onion for even distribution.
- Adjust the amount of sour cream and dill to your liking.

Storage instructions:
- Sol over Gudhjem is best served fresh and should not be stored for more than a few hours.

Reheating instructions:
- None

Presentation ideas:
- Serve Sol over Gudhjem on a wooden board or platter for a rustic look.

Garnishes:
- Fresh dill sprigs

Pairings:
- Serve with a cold glass of Danish beer or aquavit.

Suggested side dishes:
- Danish potato salad or cucumber salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rye bread is too soft, try toasting it for a few more minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to properly store and handle the smoked salmon to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Sol over Gudhjem is a traditional Danish dish that originated in the small fishing village of Gudhjem on the island of Bornholm.

Flavor profiles:
- Smoky, salty, tangy, and creamy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve Sol over Gudhjem as an appetizer or light lunch.

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Region: Danish

Taste: Savory, Smoky, Salty, Tangy, Creamy