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Sol over Gudhjem

🇩🇰 A dish from Denmark

Sol over Gudhjem, a dish from Denmark
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Sol over Gudhjem, literally "sun over Gudhjem", is a Danish dish, an open sandwich with rugbrød, smoked herring, chives and a raw egg yolk on top. The island of Bornholm, where Gudhjem is situated, is known for its herring smokehouses.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsdark rye bread, smoked herring, chives, raw egg yolk
🔥Cooking methodassembled open-faced, no cooking of toppings
👅Flavour & stylesmoky, savory, rich with a fresh bite
🕒When it’s eatenopen-faced lunch sandwich

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Where does Sol over Gudhjem come from?
Sol over Gudhjem is a dish that originated in Denmark.
What is Sol over Gudhjem?
Sol over Gudhjem, literally "sun over Gudhjem", is a Danish dish, an open sandwich with rugbrød, smoked herring, chives and a raw egg yolk on top. The island of Bornholm, where Gudhjem is situated, is known for its herring smokehouses.