[CH] OT: Gravlax
George Nelson Jr (gdn957@sbcglobal.net)
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:31:58 -0700 (PDT)
Dave Drum's points about Gravlax being Scandinavian
thereby having little connection to chile-hot in its
native form does not preclude adding a little to the
spice mix.
Dave's recipe using lemon grass looks good, but uses
no chile. You could substitute some of a favorite
powder (dried red ancho, or cayenne or habanero) for
some of the black pepper and get the effect. Salmon
marinating in dill, lemon and garlic is a good
preparation for the grill. When I know the missus is
not looking, some dried ancho powder goes in and no
one complains, not even the cat. Such an addition
will blend nicely.
It is interesting Dave's recipe uses gin, but Dave
uses vodka. The Swedes would certainly use Akvavit
(think Absolut Vodka), but it could be flavored
somehow, especially if it were home-made. The flavor
might even include juniper berries.
George Nelson