Harðfiskur
Harðfiskur is a traditional Icelandic dried fish snack, offering a unique savory flavor and chewy texture. This recipe focuses on preparing a simple, high-protein snack from dried fish fillets, perfect for a quick bite.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain fish and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 200 gdried cod fillet
- 50 gbutter, softened
- 1 pinchsea salt(optional)
Equipment
plate · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
If your dried cod fillet is in a large piece, break or cut it into smaller, more manageable portions.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The fish should be dry and firm, but not brittle. If it's too hard, you can gently tap it with a mallet to soften it slightly.
- 2
Serve the pieces of dried cod on a plate alongside the softened butter.
About 1 min
- 3
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the fish or butter for enhanced flavor.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Some prefer to spread the butter directly onto the fish before eating, while others dip each piece into the butter.
Keep it good
Store any leftover dried fish in an airtight container at room temperature.