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rakmacka

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Räkmacka is a traditional Swedish dish, often served as a light meal or appetizer. It is essentially an open-faced sandwich, typically featuring a thick slice of bread topped with mayonnaise or sour cream, lettuce, boiled eggs, fresh dill, and a generous serving of peeled shrimps. The dish is a staple in Swedish cafés and restaurants and is often accompanied by a slice of lemon for added flavor. The name "Räkmacka" is derived from the Swedish words for shrimp ("räka") and sandwich ("macka").

white bread

mayonnaise

salt

dill

dried pepper

dried shrimp

egg

lemon

lettuce

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 large slice of white bread

  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise

  • 1 leaf of lettuce

  • 200 grams of peeled shrimps

  • 1 boiled egg

  • 1 slice of lemon

  • Fresh dill

  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Start by spreading the mayonnaise evenly on the bread slice.

  2. Place the lettuce leaf on top of the mayonnaise.

  3. Arrange the peeled shrimps on the lettuce.

  4. Slice the boiled egg and place it on top of the shrimps.

  5. Add a slice of lemon and sprinkle some fresh dill over the sandwich.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Your Räkmacka is ready to be served. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.