Kippers are salted, cold-smoked herring if you can't find them, try sardines or anchovies. This recipe was inspired by my trip to Norway, and it's as delicious as it is nutritious the sandwich is bursting with heart-healthy fats, vitamins D and A and the minerals calcium and potassium. Scientifically speaking, the protective effects of fish consumption greatly outweigh any of the risks you may read about. Season salt and pepper and serve with a slice of toast to help digest any little bones that sneak through. Gently peel away the main backbone by the tail and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and squeeze of fresh lemon. Microwave, yes micowave, for 2.5 minutes.
When I returned home, I tried to maintain a high level of fish consumption, knowing it would also be beneficial for my brain, heart and muscle mass. How to cook kippers for breakfast (or any time of day): Put your kipper on a plate. The women, in particular, had complexions that were milky white their hair was shiny, and they had a radiance about them that could only come from the incredible amounts of omega-3-rich, cold-water fish they ate. When I went to Norway two years ago, I was amazed by how healthy everyone looked. This allows it to get to room temperature and have a dip-able consistency.Kippers, Vidalia Onions, Lemony Mayo and Greens Remove the dip/spread from the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. I could eat this with a spoon! But to keep it elegant and party like, serve the dip with celery batons and some toast points (you can get my step by step guide to perfect toast points here). I don't usually need to add salt to my dip, but this is all down to personal taste. Place kippers, 1 Tbsp cream cheese, 2 Tbsp tomatoes, asparagus, and 1 Tbsp chives over one half of. Add of the egg mixture and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
Tilt pan to ensure the entire bottom is coated. Melt 1 tsp butter in a small nonstick pan over medium-low heat. You might want to check your seasonings as some kippers are packed in oil and will be less salty than those packed in brine. Whisk together eggs, water, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Once you have drained the kippers, throw everything into a food processor and whizz until you have a smooth silky dip. Canned Kippers/kipper snacks, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest and black pepper. You need just 5 ingredients to make this smoked fish dip. How to make Smoked Fish Dip with Cream Cheese.
It is a super fiddly job and it blends up perfectly in the food processor. They don't look amazingly appetizing when you first open the can, but I promise this smoked fish dip will transform those kippers into something decadent and delicious.ĭon't worry about trying to remove the skin. The beauty of this recipe is that any kipper snack/canned kipper will work.Ĭanned kippers just need to be drained and then they are ready to use. But King Oscar comes in individual sizes so you will need 2 cans (Polar also do an individual size). John West and Polar come in larger cans, so you will only need one can. But this recipe works just as well with King Oscar kipper snacks. I use John West canned kippers or Polar kipper snacks. Kipper snacks are also called canned kippers or smoked canned kippers. So many people ask how do we eat kipper snacks and here is the answer.in a smoked fish dip/spread.įor this recipe you will need two of the individual kipper snack cans or one of the larger ones.
The bones have been removed and although there is some skin left, I don't worry about removing it as that is a fiddly job! And the food processor makes quick work of it. You just open up the can, drain away the oil/brine and you are ready to go. These little canned kippers give this smoked fish dip so much flavor and all of the work has been done for you. Especially when you use my secret ingredient.
If you have a food processor this smoked fish dip/spread is so simple and so quick. How to make smoked fish dip with cream cheese 1-2 cans King Oscar Kipper Snacks 2-3 beets 1/4 cauliflower head 1. What to serve with your smoked fish dip. Never heard of Kipper Snacks Well, this recipe will have you buying them on repeat.How to make Smoked Fish Dip with Cream Cheese.Sometimes salted, sometimes pickled, ours are naturally smoked instead. How to make smoked fish dip with cream cheese Kipper snacks are whole herring that have been butterfly-sliced from head to tail.