Retro sprat paste makes a tasty comeback for sandwiches
Spreadable pastes for sandwiches have become very popular, with their flavors often surprising us. They use unexpected ingredients.
We often eat cold cuts and yellow cheese because making sandwiches with them is simple. However, when we have a bit more time, it's worth preparing a paste that will completely transform your breakfast. The one based on sprats is ready even faster than an egg-based one.
This paste was a hit
A can of smoked sprats is always in my pantry. I inherited this habit from my mom, who often used these small fish for Friday breakfasts by making a sandwich paste with them.
Although sprats are tiny, their flavor is large. It's hard to deny them a strong character. A good way to mildly soften the taste is with cottage cheese, especially if you dislike intense aromas or if children will be eating the sandwiches with the paste. It can be enhanced with additional ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, eggs, or lemon zest.
Dietitian recommends sprats
Sprats were long treated somewhat dismissively. However, they're making a comeback. They are increasingly appearing in tourist resorts and are sold as fish fast food.
It's still a long way until a summer vacation at the beach, but you can return from your next shopping trip with a can of sprats. Below, you'll find a recipe for a simple yet delicious sprat paste. It's perfect for sandwiches and pairs well with hard-boiled eggs.
Sprat paste
Ingredients:
- 8 oz of cottage cheese,
- a can of smoked sprats,
- a tablespoon of yogurt or breakfast cheese spread,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- a few sprigs of chives or dill,
- lemon juice to taste.
Directions:
- Remove the tails from the sprats and drain the excess oil. Mash them with a fork.
- Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and add yogurt or cheese spread.
- Combine the sprats with the cottage cheese and season to taste.
- Sprinkle the paste with greens.
Sprat paste is a great addition to sandwiches. It tastes especially good on dark bread.
