Jun 04 2026
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Salmon Gravlax Benny Recipe

Inspired by Water St. Café
Time3h
Serves4

Four tea leaf cured, dill creme fraiche, house-made focaccia, hollandaise sauce, Italian crispy potatoes

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Ingredients

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Salmon Gravlax

Dill Crème Fraîche

House-made Focaccia

Hollandaise Sauce

Crispy Potatoes

Method

Salmon Gravlax Preparation

  1. 1

    Cure the Salmon

    In a bowl, mix sea salt, sugar, tea leaves, and chopped dill. Rub this mixture all over the salmon fillet. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 48 hours.

Dill Crème Fraîche Preparation

  1. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.

Focaccia Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

  2. 4

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F). Spread dough in a greased baking tray, add olive oil on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Hollandaise Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks until frothy. Gradually add melted butter while whisking continuously. Stir in lemon juice and salt until thickened.

Crispy Potatoes Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook Potatoes

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a slice of focaccia, layer slices of gravlax, drizzle with dill crème fraîche, and top with hollandaise sauce. Serve alongside crispy potatoes.

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