Danish style cucumbers with fish

4 servings

20 minutes

Danish-style cucumbers with fish are a refined dish reflecting Denmark's culinary heritage. This recipe combines the tender texture of fish with tangy pickled herring enriched with butter and cream. Crispy cucumbers filled with exquisite filling create a refreshing contrast, while grated horseradish adds a mild spiciness that awakens the taste buds. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, highlighting the traditional Danish seafood preparation style and love for natural ingredients. A special vinegar dressing adds a subtle tanginess, completing the flavor palette and creating harmony in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 215.6
• Proteins: 16.7g
• Fats: 15.1g
• Carbohydrates: 3g

Ingredients

• Fish: 200 g
• Cucumbers: 300 g
• Herring: 120 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Horseradish: 10 g
• Cream: 40 g
• Vinegar: 10 ml
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Pass the boiled fish fillet through a sieve, add butter and cream, and mix the mass thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fish: 200 g
   • Butter: 20 g
   • Cream: 40 g

2. Finely chop the pickled herring and egg, mix with the prepared puree, and season with vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring: 120 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Vinegar: 10 ml

3. Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half, scoop out the seeds, stuff with the prepared mixture, and sprinkle with grated horseradish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 300 g
   • Horseradish: 10 g