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Smorrebrod
Also known as: Smørrebrød
Danish open rye-bread sandwiches topped with boiled egg, shrimp and fresh cress mayonnaise.
About Smorrebrod
Smørrebrød is Denmark’s open-faced rye-bread sandwich tradition with many established toppings. This profile follows Arla’s egg-and-shrimp version with freshly made cress mayonnaise.
Dark rye bread gives the sandwich an earthy, lightly sour base. Egg is rich and mild, shrimp adds sweet briny flavour, and peppery cress mayonnaise brings fresh acidity and creaminess.
The sandwich is served open, showing halved eggs and pink shrimp arranged over a dark rectangular bread slice. Pale-green mayonnaise and fresh cress add a soft, leafy finish.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Egg, Rye (gluten), Crustacean.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Smorrebrod
Danish Egg-and-Shrimp Smørrebrød.
- Rapeseed oilMayonnaise base
- Garden cressInfused and fresh peppery garnish
- Eggs and egg yolkBoiled topping and mayonnaise emulsifier
- SaltMayonnaise and finishing seasoning
- White pepperMayonnaise seasoning
- White-wine vinegarMayonnaise acidity
- Rye breadDense open-sandwich base
- ShrimpSweet briny topping
- Black pepperFresh finishing heat
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Rapeseed oil:
- Garden cress:
- Eggs and egg yolk:
- Salt:
- White pepper:
- White-wine vinegar:
- Rye bread: . Rye is confirmed; the exact commercial bread formula and any additional allergens require label confirmation
- Shrimp:
- Black pepper:
Origins & food traditions
Arla identifies egg-and-shrimp smørrebrød as a genuine Danish classic and supplies a complete version with rye bread, eggs, shrimp and house-made cress mayonnaise. The smørrebrød reference independently corroborates the Danish open rye-bread tradition and its wide range of arranged toppings.
Countries
- Denmark
- DenmarkCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Danish Cuisine
- Nordic Cuisine
- Danish CuisineCatalogue link pending review