Experience a taste of Finland with Savusiika, a wonderfully aromatic smoked whitefish that combines traditional smoking methods with natural flavors. Perfectly seasoned and smoked to a delicate golden brown, this dish offers an authentic touch of Nordic cuisine ideal for festive occasions or culinary exploration.
Ingredients
🐟 1 whole whitefish Siika, approximately 800g
🧂 Generous amount of Meira Merisuola coarse and fine sea salt
📦 MUURIKKA Lepähaketta alder smoking chips
🌿 Small juniper branch, approximately 10-15 cm
🍬 3 pieces of granulated sugar
Instructions
1- Prepare the Fish:
- Rinse the whitefish thoroughly under running water, ensuring the cavity is clean.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
2- Salt the Fish:
- Generously cover the fish, inside and out, with Meira Merisuola coarse and fine sea salt.
3- Rest the Fish:
- Wrap the salted fish in parchment paper, then newspaper.
- Place it in the Whirlpool refrigerator for 2 hours.
4- Prepare the Smoker:
- Arrange the smoking box components.
- Set it on the outdoor brick structure.
5- Build the Fire:
- Place birch wood in the firebox.
- Light with SAMPO matches.
6- Add Flavoring Agents:
- Spread MUURIKKA Lepähaketta alder chips at the bottom of the smoking box.
- Add the juniper branch and sprinkle sugar for browning.
7- Assemble the Smoker:
- Replace the fat drip pan and grill rack.
8- Prepare Fish for Smoking:
- Unwrap the fish.
- Wipe off excess salt with paper towels.
9- Place Fish in Smoker:
- Lay the fish on the grill rack.
- Close the smoker's lid.
10- Smoke the Fish:
- Allow to smoke for 30-40 minutes.
- Check doneness by gently pulling a fin; it should come away easily.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30-40 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:
- 🌊 Generic kitchen sink
- 🌀 Generic paper towels
- 🥄 Generic metal spoon
- 📜 Generic parchment paper
- 🗞️ Generic newspaper
- ❄️ Whirlpool refrigerator
- 🪓 Generic stainless steel smoking box with lid, fat drip pan, and grill rack
- 🧱 Custom-built outdoor brick oven/grill structure
- 🔥 SAMPO matches
- 🌲 Small pieces of birch wood
- ✂️ Generic pruning shears
- 🍽️ Black mesh serving plate/tray
- 🍴 Generic metal fork
Cooking Tips:
- Aim for gentle heat rather than high temperatures to enhance flavor.
- Ensure all excess salt is wiped away to avoid overly salty taste.
- Using alder chips and juniper branches significantly enhances the smokiness.
- The sugar aids in achieving a beautiful golden brown finish.
- Avoid electric oven bags, which disrupt the flavor profile.
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Savusiika (Smoked Whitefish)
