pimg class=”alignright” title=”Homemade Gravlax” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA%202011/Gravlax.jpg” alt=”Gravlax” width=”320″ height=”212″ /Gravlax is a satisfying snack, a delicious breakfast, and an elegant appetizer. It#8217;s different from lox which is cold smoked, and it#8217;s made by curing fresh salmon in a mixture of salt, sugar, and seasonings. Traditionally, dill is the main seasoning but it’s not required. You can use any herb you like and/or add a wide variety of crushed spices to your cure, ranging from peppercorns to star anise to caraway or fennel seeds./p
pPreparing the fish only takes a few minutes, but curing takes several days so plan ahead. Salt cures the fish by drawing the moisture out. The sugar also helps the salmon cure, but is there mostly to balance the flavor and effects of the salt. Gravlax made without sugar can easily become too dry and tough, and taste overly salty./p
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pThe amount of salt and sugar used in gravlax recipes […]
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