Croutons with sprats - this is an unforgettable dish, originally from childhood. Not a single holiday could do without delicious tartlets, which even in the process of preparation temptingly exude a garlic flavor. And if we deviate a little from traditions and consider recipes for the best smoked fish sandwiches, only with absolutely unusual filling? In this article, we will learn how to make sandwiches with sprats and a cucumber that will make you salivate!
A little about sprats
Even in the Soviet Union, sprats were at any festive feast. Not a single New Year or birthday took place without the famous sandwiches. Moreover, that generation knew how expensive it was, and could not afford to eat sprats every day. However, this did not stop them from buying smoked fish and to please the whole family with it.
Previously, the famous canned food was made from sprats - small fish of the Baltic Sea. Now it is difficult to find original sprats, because the current canned food is made from herring or sprats. The main feature of canned food is its aroma, because before the fish gets to your table, it is fried, smoked and canned in oil sauce. Thanks to this, sprats have the famous golden color, which so attracts buyers.
Classic sandwich
This dish is familiar to everyone, but we have provided an up-to-date recipe for the next generation! You can make classic sandwiches in just 20 minutes.
The right ingredients:
- 1 can of sprat.
- 1 loaf is white.
- 150 ml of mayonnaise.
- 3 cloves of garlic.
- 50 ml of cooking oil.
- Dill for decoration.
How to cook:
Cut the loaf into even slices 2 centimeters wide. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and fry the sliced loaf in it. Oil is needed only so that the flour product does not burn. When the loaf is fried on both sides evenly, it must be removed for cooling. At this time, you need to grind the garlic or squeeze through a special press, and then mix with mayonnaise. Spread slices of bread with the prepared garlic paste , then gently spread 1-2 smoked fish on top. Garnish with greens and serve.
The nuances of making sandwiches
- The classic version uses a loaf, but you can use white or black coarse bread. To create a gourmet dish, try bread rolls or non-sweet tartlets.
- Toast bread not only in a pan, but also in a toaster. The second option will be useful and convenient.
- Do not be afraid to experiment with the filling: you can use tomatoes, avocados, and sprouted wheat sprouts. Among gourmets, there is a special love for sandwiches with sprats and fresh cucumber.
- It will not be a mistake if you add pickles to the appetizer. Fresh gives tenderness to a sandwich, and salty, on the contrary, piquancy and peculiarity.
Fresh cucumbers and smoked fish? You did not dream!
Presenting your attention the recipe for sandwiches with sprats and cucumber. This light snack has the aromatic taste of smoked seafood and fresh summer vegetables.
All we need is a classic set for snacks, namely, loaf, fish, mayonnaise and garlic. Only in this familiar recipe will we add fresh cucumber. The principle of making a sandwich is the same as in the first recipe, only here you need to add thin slices of chopped cucumber.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut neat slices. It is best to use a universal knife for fruits and vegetables, which will help you easily cut the cucumber into thin plates.
A sandwich with sprats and fresh cucumber will be a real delicacy on any holiday table. You will spend no more than 20 minutes on this recipe, so you can treat your family and friends with delicious sandwiches at any time of the year!
Smoked fish and egg tartlets
And let's try to make sandwiches with sprats, fresh cucumber and eggs? Only instead of the usual loaf and bread we will use tartlets. In this recipe we will use ready-made tartlets, but below we will indicate a great way to prepare sandwich baskets.
We will need:
- 10 pieces of ready tartlets (not sweet).
- 1 bunch of green onions.
- 150 grams of hard cheese.
- 100 grams of sour cream.
- 1 can of smoked fish.
- 1 fresh cucumber (large).
- 4 eggs (hard boiled).
Stages of preparation:
- Place the tartlets on a flat surface.
- Grate cheese, cucumber and eggs.
- In a deep bowl, mix the filling with sour cream (you can add garlic if you like if you like savory sandwiches with sprats and fresh cucumber).
- Fill the tartlets with filling, and then put 1-2 fish in the appetizer. To make the dish look spectacular, you can put sprats so that the tail peeks out of the basket.
- Finely chop the green onions, and then sprinkle them on each tartlet.
Tartlets - what is it and how to cook
If you decide to make sandwiches with sprats and fresh cucumber using tartlets, then our recipe will help you. In the original, tartlets are made from shortcrust pastry. For this we need:
- 1 cup sifted flour.
- 100 grams of butter (butter).
- 1 pinch of salt.
- Half a teaspoon of sugar or honey.
The process of making sand baskets:
Knead the dough from softened butter and flour so that it does not stick to your hands. The molds must be greased with oil (vegetable), and then gently spread the dough so that the thickness of the tartlets does not exceed 0.5 centimeters. Bake baskets need 25-30 minutes at a temperature of 180-200 degrees. You will see that the tartlets are ready when the dough is covered with a dry and golden crust.
Tip: for those who do not like to mess with shortcrust pastry, you can use ready-made puff pastry. To prepare baskets, it is enough just to roll out the dough, put it in oiled tins and bake for 20-25 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees. And if you do not want to touch the dough and flour at all, then you can buy tartlets in any supermarket.
Puff Sandwiches
How to make sandwiches with sprats and cucumber, but so that the layers are obtained? To do this, first of all, it is necessary to stock up on dishes or containers where we will prepare our filling.
- First, grate the cucumber on a fine grater and mix it with sour cream, not sweet yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Secondly, gently pound the sprats with a fork so that the slurry turns out. Do not be afraid to add oil from the can so that the paste is more airy and tender.
- Thirdly, grate the cheese and mix it with egg yolk.
- Fourth, take a leaf of salad and cut into thin slices a sweet tomato.
We proceed to the preparation of a puff sandwich:
Spread a thin layer of cucumber and sour cream sauce on the bread, and then put the sprat paste on it. Gently place a lettuce leaf or other greens on top, if desired, and then lay out another layer of cheese and yolk. Garnish a tomato sandwich. To spice up, you can pepper a snack.
Tip: do not use ready-made sprat paste for puff sandwiches , as it is very different from our filling.
Fancy snack
Let's make a snack that will surprise all your guests? Put on an apron, we start preparing sandwiches with sprats and cucumber. Recipe with photos you will find below.
The cooking process is no different from the classic sandwich recipe, only here we use fresh cucumber, walnuts, hard cheese and radishes.
First you need to prepare bread, tartlets or a loaf. Then you need to make a sauce of mayonnaise, garlic and cheese, only now it is important to add chopped walnut. We apply the prepared pasta to the croutons, cover with thin plates of radish and cucumber on top, and spread smoked sprats on top.
Now you have read the recipes for sandwiches with sprats and fresh cucumber, so you can safely surprise your loved ones with a delicious snack. Remember this! This dish should be served slightly chilled. Someone likes when the bread crunches, and someone prefers to eat a snack the next morning after cooking. However, we recommend giving 30-60 minutes for the garlic flavor and delicate pasta to lightly soak the toasted croutons.