Innbakt Fisk i Brød (IN-bakt FISK ee BROD)
Norse Fish Encased in Bread
Innbakt Fisk i Brød invites you to a traditional Norse culinary adventure, where the robust flavors of the sea meet the rustic essence of the hearth. Encased in a freshly baked bread crust, the fish cooks to moist perfection, echoing the resourceful cooking methods of the Viking age.""
Recipe Directions
1. Roll out the bread dough to create a parcel large enough to enclose the fish fillet(s).
2. Dampen the dough's edges and wrap the fish, ensuring a tight seal with no gaps.
3. Prepare a bed of hot coals. Once ready, place the dough-wrapped fish directly onto the coals.
4. Cook undisturbed for 10 minutes, then carefully turn over and cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Remove the fish from the coals and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. To serve, break open the bread crust. The fish will be moist and perfectly cooked inside.History
This method of baking fish in bread harkens back to ancient Norse cooking techniques, utilizing the open fire's coals to evenly cook food wrapped in dough, a practical solution for seafaring people." The dish is a testament to the Norse tradition of communal dining, often prepared during feasts and gatherings, signifying the union of land and sea.
Ingredients
1 batch of bread dough (homemade or ready-made)Large fillets of firm fish, such as salmon or other preferred types
