Harðfiskur and Butter Rye Crisps
A simple yet flavorful Icelandic appetizer featuring crispy rye bread topped with butter and thinly sliced dried fish (harðfiskur). It highlights the traditional Icelandic snack of harðfiskur, often eaten with butter.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 4 slices Rye bread(thinly sliced)
- 4 tbsp Butter(softened)
- 50 g Harðfiskur (dried fish)(such as cod or haddock, thinly sliced or shredded)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Lightly toast the rye bread slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until slightly crisp.
💡 Tip: Watch carefully to prevent burning - 3
Remove rye bread from oven and let cool slightly. Spread a generous layer of softened butter on each slice.
- 4
Arrange the thinly sliced or shredded harðfiskur over the buttered rye crisps.
- 5
Season with freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the harðfiskur is fresh and not too dry for the best texture.
- ✓Different types of dried fish can be used, depending on availability.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can lightly grill the rye bread before buttering.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt.
- A thin layer of cream cheese can be used instead of butter for a different creamy texture.