The salmon I ate in Sweden as a child, prepared by my mother and grandmother always tasted so fresh, with vibrant flavours, accompanied with dill flecked mustard sauce, invariably had a given place on the smörgåsbord served at Midsummer parties and the Christmas celebration Julbord. Swedes enjoy it at any celebration, served cut into fine slices,…
Fish
Dashi Braised Cod, Spring Vegetables, Wild Garlic Emulsion & Wild Garlic Oil with Yuzu
This vibrant fish dish is a celebration of Spring, combining succulent cod with tender leeks and asparagus with a vibrant wild garlic emulsion and a wild garlic dressing made with yuzu. Yuzu, with its unique citrus flavour and strong fragrance, the juice, rind and peel of this fruit makes an excellent addition to sauces, seafood…
Swedish Fish Soup with Saffron Rouille
If ever you find yourself in Stockholm at the Food-hall (Saluhall) at lunchtime you will do well to join the local shoppers and office workers in a bowl of fish soup. Swedes like to eat lunch early, we’re talking midday or even earlier! You’ll find yourself sitting at a table where you will be jostled…
