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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
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Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Harðfiskur

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 200 gdried cod fillet
  • 50 gbutter, softened
  • 1 pinchsea salt(optional)

Equipment

plate · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 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. 2

    Serve the pieces of dried cod on a plate alongside the softened butter.

    About 1 min

  3. 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

Storage

Store any leftover dried fish in an airtight container at room temperature.

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