4 delicious midsummer recipes from around the world
A foundational Swedish delicacy, Inlagd Sill (pickled herring) is a versatile and essential component of traditional Swedish cuisine, particularly during holidays and celebrations like Midsummer. This recipe provides a basic pickling brine that can be adapted for numerous variations.
Jāņu siers is a traditional Latvian caraway cheese, most famously enjoyed during the Midsummer celebrations (Jāņi). This firm, slightly crumbly cheese is made from milk, curd cheese, eggs, butter, and seasoned with caraway seeds, giving it a distinctive aroma and flavor. It's typically served sliced on dark rye bread, often with beer.
Sugar and salt-cured salmon, an ancient Nordic preservation method now a celebrated delicacy. This recipe includes instructions for the classic hovmästarsås (sweet mustard sauce).
A savory tart featuring Sweden's most prized and intensely flavored Västerbotten cheese, baked in a crisp shortcrust pastry. This classic Swedish dish is perfect for celebrations or as an elegant appetizer.
