Norwegian Gravlaks – Cured Salmon with Dill

A Nordic delicacy: salmon fillet cured with sugar, salt, and dill, served thinly sliced with mustard-dill sauce and dark rye bread.

Ingredients (Serves 6 as appetizer):

* 500g fresh salmon fillet, skin-on
* 2 tbsp sugar
* 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
* 1 tbsp crushed white peppercorns
* 1 large bunch fresh dill
* Optional: lemon zest, aquavit splash

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar, salt, pepper, and zest. Rub all over salmon.
2. Cover with chopped dill and wrap tightly in plastic.
3. Press with a weight and refrigerate for 36–48 hours, turning once.
4. Rinse lightly and slice thin. Serve chilled with mustard sauce.

Norwegian Tip:
Pair with crisp rye crispbread (knekkebrød) or buttered dark rye.