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SCANDINAVIAN COMFORT FOOD! AMAZING FLAVOURS IN OPEN EGG SANDWICH FROM SWEDEN

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Open Egg Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Open Egg Sandwich, or Öppen Äggsmörgås, is a beloved Swedish breakfast staple featuring simple yet fresh ingredients. Traditionally enjoyed on weekends or during leisurely brunches, this dish highlights the importance of quality eggs and fresh vegetables in Swedish cuisine. Its open-faced nature allows for creativity with toppings, making it a versatile choice enjoyed in various forms across Scandinavia.

SwedishSEmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices rye bread
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1/2 cup leeks, sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking and spreads.

radishes

🥗Healthier: carrots

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Carrots provide crunch and sweetness.

1

Toast the rye bread.

2

Cook the leeks in a pan.

3

Lower the eggs into the pan with the leeks and cook for 7 minutes for slightly runny yolks.

4

Transfer the eggs to cold water to cool before peeling.

5

Make a dijon mustard vinaigrette with shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and sugar.

6

Mix softened butter with chopped chives and a pinch of salt.

7

Peel the eggs under cold water to help remove the shells.

8

Spread chive butter generously on the toasted bread.

9

Chop the eggs into even-sized pieces and place them on the buttered bread.

10

Add chopped radish evenly on top of the eggs.

11

Drizzle the dijon mustard vinaigrette over the assembled sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

boilingspreadingslicing

Equipment Needed

potbowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsmilk

Also Known As

Öppen ÄggsmörgåsSmörgås med ägg

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