Why Rugbrød deserves more attention
Rugbrød rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The bright and pickled complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using rye bread rugbrød correctly takes real skill.
the julefrokost Christmas lunch is a major social event with traditional dishes strictly observed. I encountered it first in a traditional Sunday brunch and that context helped me understand it properly. cold buttermilk is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Rugbrød is the dish to start with.
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