Smoked mackerel spread: The breakfast game-changer
This sandwich spread is quick to prepare and so tasty that it disappears from the bowl before the bread is even sliced. It’s perfect for a nutritious breakfast, offering a nice alternative to the usual cheese or cold cuts.
Smoked mackerel spread achieves the ideal balance of salty fish and sour pickled cucumbers. Eggs and mayonnaise contribute a smooth texture and creamy character to the spread. My children love this combination, even though they're not usually inclined to eat plain mackerel. Incorporating the fish into this spread helps them become accustomed to the taste and realize that mackerel isn’t as intimidating as it’s often thought to be.
Smoked mackerel sandwich spread
Preparing this spread is really quick and doesn’t take more time than boiling hard-boiled eggs. This makes it perfect for mornings when you don’t have much time to cook.
If you want to lighten this spread a bit, you can replace part of the mayonnaise with natural yogurt. I wouldn’t completely give up on mayonnaise because it pairs wonderfully with sandwich spreads, giving them a creamy character. Instead, you can opt for light mayonnaise with a lower calorie content. Leave the seasoning for the end — mackerel itself is salty, so it’s easy to overdo it with the salt.
Ingredients:
- 1 smoked mackerel,
- 2 eggs,
- 2-3 pickled cucumbers,
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise,
- chives,
- half a small red onion (optional),
- salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation:
- Carefully remove the skin and bones from the mackerel. Transfer the meat to a bowl and break it up with a fork into smaller pieces.
- Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, cool them, peel them, then finely chop with a knife or mash with a fork and add to the bowl with the mackerel.
- Cut the pickled cucumbers into small cubes. If they have tough skin, you can peel them first. You can also grate them on a coarse grater and then gently squeeze out any excess juice. Add to the bowl with the mackerel and eggs.
- Finely chop the chives and add them to the other ingredients. You can optionally add finely chopped onion as well.
- Add the mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.
- Taste the spread and season with salt and pepper to taste.
The smoked mackerel and egg sandwich spread is ready to eat immediately after preparation. Just spread it on rolls or bread, and you're all set. A delicious breakfast with fish is ready to be enjoyed. Bon appétit!
