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Gigabyte Gravlax with Dill Mustard Sauce

Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of Scandinavian cuisine with a twist. Today, we will be creating Gigabyte Gravlax with Dill Mustard Sauce, an impressive dish that is not only visually stunning but also loaded with rich, sophisticated flavors. Our unique twist on this traditional dish is a homemade dill mustard sauce, which adds a tangy and vibrant dimension to the silky texture of the cured salmon. Paired with rye bread crisps, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that will impress even the most discerning palates.

  • SERVES
    4-6 people
  • PREP TIME
    48 hours (including curing time)
  • Cook TIME
    15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 500g fresh salmon fillet, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of crushed black pepper
  • Fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup of mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 loaf of rye bread
Directions
  1. Begin by preparing the salmon for curing. Combine the sea salt, brown sugar, black pepper and half of the chopped dill in a bowl. Spread this mixture evenly over the salmon fillet, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
  2. Once coated, wrap the salmon tightly in cling film and place it in the refrigerator to cure for 48 hours.
  3. While the salmon is curing, prepare the dill mustard sauce. Combine the mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and the remaining chopped dill in a bowl. Mix until it forms a smooth sauce.
  4. After 48 hours, remove the salmon from the refrigerator. Rinse off the curing mixture and pat the salmon dry. Thinly slice the salmon.
  5. For the rye bread crisps, slice the rye bread thinly and toast until crispy.
  6. To serve, arrange the thinly sliced salmon on a plate, drizzle with the dill mustard sauce, and accompany with rye bread crisps.

Gravlax, traditionally a Scandinavian dish, is a method of curing raw salmon with salt, sugar, and dill. It's a culinary heritage steeped in history, tracing back to the Middle Ages when fishermen would salt their catch and bury it in the sand to ferment. Our Gigabyte Gravlax is an homage to this long-standing tradition, but with an Iron Chef twist - the addition of a homemade dill mustard sauce that adds depth and complexity to the flavors.

The inspiration behind this recipe came from a desire to combine traditional Scandinavian flavors with a modern, sophisticated touch. The dill mustard sauce was born out of this desire, and it truly takes the gravlax to a whole new level.

The result is an elegant dish that is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. The creamy, delicate texture of the salmon contrasts wonderfully with the crisp rye bread, while the dill mustard sauce adds a tangy kick that elevates the overall flavor profile. This isn't your typical gravlax - it's a culinary adventure, a journey through history and a celebration of Scandinavian cuisine, all on a single plate. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, this recipe offers a unique and delicious experience that's sure to impress.

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