Gravlax – cured salmon: flavor that rewards patience

Gravlax (cured salmon) recipe with cachaça and fresh spices: a preparation in which patience is the most important ingredient for a unique flavor

Easy recipe for cured salmon with cachaça and fresh seasonings, known as Gravlax and served with refreshing sour cream

Recipe for 4 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Gluten Free

Preparation: 00:40 + 48 hours of maturation + freezing time (optional)

Interval: 00:00

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cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

Salmon ingredients:

– 500 g of fresh salmon with skin and clean, without bones

– 2 tablespoons chopped dill (or whatever you prefer)

Gravlax Ingredients – Brine:

– 200 g of coarse salt

– 100 g of crystalline sugar

– 100 g of cane sugar

– 1 teaspoon of white peppercorns, lightly crushed ^B

– 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly chopped

– 2 tablespoons chopped dill, or as much as you like (or whatever you prefer)

– Sicilian lemon to taste (zest)

– 2 tablespoons of cachaça

Sour Cream Ingredients:

– 200 g fresh cream + a little if necessary (or cream)

– 2 teaspoons of lemon (juice)

– salt to taste

Ingredients TO COMPLETE:

– chopped dill (or other dill of your choice)

PREPARATION:

1. Separate necessary tools and equipment.
2. Make sure the salmon is free of bones by removing them with kitchen tongs. Dry the fillet with paper towels and keep it in the refrigerator while you prepare the brine.
3. Mix the brine ingredients: salt, sugar, pepper, coriander, chopped dill, lemon zest and cachaça, ensuring even distribution of the ingredients.

PREPARATION:

Gravlax assembly:

1. Open a sheet of cling film (PVC) large enough to cover the salmon.
2. Spread half of the brine mixture onto the cling film, creating an even base.
3. Place the salmon skin side down and cover it with the remaining brine.
4. Wrap the salmon tightly in cling film and poke small holes in the cling film on the skin side to drain liquids while curing.

Gravlax (cured salmon) care:

1. Place the wrapped salmon on a small plate or baking sheet.
2. Place a weight over the fish to provide light pressure.
3. Store in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
4. Carefully drain the liquid formed in the pan every 12 hours to ensure the correct consistency.

Sour cream (prepare the day it is served):

1. Mix the fresh cream or cream with the lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Season with a pinch of salt.
3. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more fresh cream.
4. Check seasonings: salt, lemon and adjust if necessary.
5. Mix well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Gravlax cut (after 48 hours of curing):

1. Once the curing period has passed, remove the film and gently rinse the salmon in cold water to remove excess brine. Dry with absorbent paper.
2. To make cutting easier, place the salmon in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing (optional).

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Use a very sharp knife, positioned at a 45-degree angle, to cut the salmon into thin diagonal slices.
2. Arrange the slices of gravlax – cured salmon on a plate and complete with chopped fresh dill or other aromatic herb of your choice.
3. Accompany with sour cream, served separately

b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac patients, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. We therefore always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN.

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