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.
1
Pass the boiled fish fillet through a sieve, add butter and cream, and mix the mass thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cucumbers: 300 g
- Horseradish: 10 g