I've had a few people asking me about all the culinary differences between the US and Denmark. Unfortunately, I can't really answer a whole lot of those questions, yet. I can, however, share with you some of the things I've learned (or am learning). So, today, I'm going to share with you my pretty typical Danish lunch.
Here's what you will need:
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| 2 slices of Danish Rugbrød, about 5 inches off an English cucumber (sliced lengthwise), cream cheese, a tomato (sliced), lemon juice, and smoked salmon |
You will also need some
Anyway, back to the food.
Start with whole grain Danish rye bread (fuldkornsrugbrød). This stuff is far from your typical American Rye bread. It's difficult to make (properly), and difficult to find a good recipe to use. It's fairly low calorie, and chocked full of fiber.
Just look at those plump rye kernels.
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Layer with your cucumber, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper mix (or however much you prefer).
Do the same with the tomatoes.
Finally, top with the smoked salmon, drizzled with lemon juice.
Enjoy!!
Nutritional Values
Meal total:
333.1 Calories
5.07 grams of fat
1.36 grams of saturated fat
28.21 grams of protein
52.29 grams of carbohydrates
0.80 grams of sugar
11.08 grams of fiber
Rye bread 2 pieces (about 100 grams):
180 calories
1.2 grams of fat
0.2 grams saturated fat
5 grams of protein
47 grams of carbohydrates
8.1 grams of fiber
Smoked Salmon (75 grams):
103.5 calories
2.93 grams of fat
0.68 grams saturated fat
19.13 grams of protein
0.15 grams carbohydrates
Tomato (80 grams):
16 calories
0.24 grams of fat
0.08 grams saturated fat
0.56 grams of protein
2.16 grams of carbohydrates
1.52 grams of fiber
Cucumber (100 grams):
11 calories
0.10 grams of fat
0.7 grams of protein
2.1 grams of carbohydrates
0.7 grams of fiber
Cream cheese (20 grams):
22 calories
0.6 grams of fat
0.4 grams saturated fat
2.8 grams of protein
0.8 grams of carbohydrates
0.8 grams of sugar
0.7 grams fiber
Such good pictures. I don't even like smoked salmon, but it looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteKathy, it took me years before I was able to eat smoked salmon. I like it in sushi, but that's about it. My ex-husband's family has a tradition of eating smoked salmon and cream cheese on bagles, for Christmas breakfast. I would try to eat a little bit of the smoked salmon, but wanted to gag everytime. So I just stuck with turkey breast. One day, I realized the salmon actually tasted quite similar, and even better if you add some lemon juice. So, that's how I've been eating it since.
ReplyDeleteI adore smoked salmon, and this look like lunch perfection. What a beautiful picture :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ali!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and healthy recipe...even though I unable to taste it, I can see it's prepared with so much love.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good! Would you come over to my link party tomorrow and share your recipes with us at Cast Party Wednesday? http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you there!
I'd be glad to come.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a delicious lunch to me. I wanted to invite you to come over and share your recipe at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight today. Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteKatie
Hey! I live in Denmark too! :D I love our "smørrebrød" with rugbrød (ryebread) :D Though too much of it is pretty hard on the stomach! :O hahah :D Will be a follower now! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! This tutorial would be a great one to share in my 100th post summer inspired competition, to get your blog featured for free! :)
Read more at
http://thecreativemuslimah.blogspot.com/2011/06/100-th-post-get-your-blog-featured.html
-the creative muslimah
Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe with us at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you come back and visit us tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
I hope to see you there!