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Rye bread supper | Quick Danish dinner
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Rye bread supper | Quick Danish dinner

An easy, cosy weekday supper with rye bread, toppings, eggs and vegetables. Quick, filling and loved by both children and adults.

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28 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Bread and spread

    • 8 skiver rye bread
    • 0.7 oz butter or plant-based margarine

  • Toppings

    • 7.1 oz liver pâté (optionally warmed)
    • 1 dåse curried herring or mackerel in tomato sauce
    • 3.5 oz rolled sausage or ham
    • 3.5 oz cheese (e.g. danbo or mild cheddar)
    • 3.5 oz cottage cheese or avocado (vegetarian option)

  • Eggs

    • 4 stk eggs

  • Vegetables and extras

    • 0.5 stk cucumber, sliced
    • 2 stk tomatoes
    • 0.5 stk red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 bundt watercress or chives
    • 3.5 oz pickled beetroot or gherkins

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the eggs

    1. Boil the eggs for about 9 minutes until hard-boiled. Cool and peel them.
    2. If you prefer fried eggs, make them just before serving.
    9 min
    100°C
    Pot
  2. 2

    Prep the vegetables

    1. Slice cucumber, tomatoes and red onion. Rinse watercress or chop chives.
    2. Arrange everything in small bowls or on a shared platter.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting BoardBowl
  3. 3

    Warm the liver pâté

    1. Place the liver pâté in the oven until warm and soft.
    2. It gives a rounder flavour but can easily be skipped.
    10 min
    180°C
    Oven
  4. 4

    Arrange the rye bread

    1. Lay the rye bread slices on a large board or platter and spread them lightly with butter.
    2 min
    Knife
  5. 5

    Set everything on the table

    1. Put the toppings, eggs and vegetables on the table and let everyone make their own open sandwiches.
    2. Liver pâté with beetroot, egg with tomato and watercress, or mackerel with onion are good combinations.
    2 min

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Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

24g

Fat

28g

Carbs

40g

Serving Size

1g

Dietary

Allergens

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Suggestions

  • • Set bread, toppings, eggs and vegetables on the table in small bowls or on a shared platter.
  • • Spread the rye bread lightly first. That makes it easier to build open sandwiches that hold together.
  • • Let the table work like a small cold buffet where everyone chooses as they go.

Drink Pairings

  • • Glass: Water or cold milk

Side Pairings

  • • Extra vegetables and pickles

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 4°C
  • • Method: Store leftovers in the fridge and cover with cling film

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use leftovers from the fridge – rye bread supper is perfect for clean-out-the-fridge days.
  • • Optionally make a small dish of warm meatballs or eggs for extra cosiness.

Cooking

  • • Remember to have fun

Serving

  • • Serve with a glass of cold milk or a beer for the adults.
  • • A sprinkle of watercress or chives on top makes it extra fresh.

Variations

Flavor

  • Classic
  • Fish
  • Mild

Health

  • Standard

Method

  • Cold platter

Toppings

  • Liver pâté and pickles
  • Egg, tomato and watercress
  • Mackerel or curried herring with onion
  • Cheese and cucumber
  • Cottage cheese or avocado with tomato

Author

M

Michael

Rugbrødsaften – en stille hverdagsfavorit, der samler familien omkring bordet uden stress.

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Author

M

Michael

Rugbrødsaften – en stille hverdagsfavorit, der samler familien omkring bordet uden stress.