peeled and finely grated fresh horseradish, see GH Tip
Large handful dill, finely chopped
250g
raw beetroot, unpeeled and coarsely grated
Finely grated zest 1 orange
750g
whole skin-on fresh salmon fillet, any fine pin bones removed
Directions
Step 1In a bowl mix sugar, salt, horseradish, dill, beetroot and orange zest. Set aside.
Step 2Lay a large double layer of clingfilm on a work surface. Spoon over 1/3 of the cure (just larger than salmon). Lay on salmon, skin down. Pack on remaining cure. Wrap salmon tightly in the clingfilm (using more if needed). Place in a large roasting tin, lay a tray on top of the salmon and weigh it down with a couple of food tins. Leave to cure in fridge for 2-3 days, pouring out any leaked-out liquid a couple of times a day (there will be a lot), turning the salmon parcel and reweighing before chilling again.
Step 3To serve, unwrap salmon and brush off the cure. Rinse briefly under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Place skin down on a board and use a thin sharp knife to slice thinly on a slant.
To store:
Once cured and rinsed, keep salmon covered in fridge for up to 2 days.
GH Tip:
If you can’t find raw horseradish, use creamed horseradish instead.
Per serving:
Calories: 199
Protein: 21g
Total fat: 10g
Saturates: 2g
Carbs: 7g
Total sugars: 7g
Fibre: 0g
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