Description
Gravlax of salmon
Ingredients:
- 2 fresh salmon legs
- 250 g sel fou
- 125 g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of spices to taste
Preparation of salmon gravlax:
- Mix the coarse salt with 2 chillies, the brown sugar and the marjoram
- Place a cling film in a dish
- Spread half of the mixture on the foil and put the 2 salmon legs on top.
- Put the other half of the mixture on the salmon and close the foil carefully.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for 24 hours
- Carefully remove the salmon from the foil, rinse it and pat it dry with household paper before slicing it.
- Serve the salmon on a nice piece of bread or with a crunchy salad
How do you know if the salmon is fresh?
To determine whether salmon is fresh, you can pay attention to several factors:Om te bepalen of zalm vers is, kun je letten op verschillende factoren:
1. GFragrance: Fresh salmon has a slight, seaweed-like odour. If the salmon has a strong, unpleasant smell, this could be a sign that it has spoilt.
2. Appearance: Fresh salmon should look bright and moist. The flesh should be firm and a vibrant pink colour. Avoid salmon whose flesh is discoloured or dried out.
3. Structure:Press gently on the flesh of the salmon. Fresh meat springs back when you release it. If the salmon remains dented, it may indicate a lack of freshness.
If you are in doubt about the freshness of the salmon, it is advisable not to consume it to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
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