Glarmester Sild Overview Glarmestersild is a traditional Danish pickled herring dish, often prepared for special occasions. It features smoked herring fillets marinated in a spiced vinegar brine with vegetables. The name "glarmester" refers to a type of master craftsman, but here it denotes this specific recipe style.
Ingredients
Key components include 600g smoked herring fillets, sliced horseradish, small carrots, red onions, thin leeks, mustard seeds, allspice, bay leaves, and a brine made from vinegar, water, sweetener like Hermesetas, and salt. These create 8 portions with about 94 kcal each, low in carbs and fat.
Preparation Steps
- Soak herring in cold water for 8-12 hours, then dry and cut into pieces.
- Boil and cool the brine with spices.
- Layer fillets with sliced vegetables in a bowl, pour cooled brine over, and refrigerate.
This dish highlights Danish culinary heritage, similar to other sild (herring) preparations but with unique spicing.
