Stjerneskud (The Shooting Star)
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| Stjerneskud - AKA "The Shooting Star" |
Now, when it comes to open-faced sandwiches, there is no bigger bang that the over-the-top Stjernesjud (or Shooting Star in English). So that is what this blog post is about...
Easily Denmark's craziest concept open-faced sandwich, the Shooting Star is both a treat to the eyes and an extravaganza to the taste buds. How can I describe this famous construction? Well, it's basically a combination of every known fish and seafood topping you find in the common sandwich toolkit - it's what the average Dane could potentially make with the leftover smørrebrød toppings from a large family gathering - and in fact, that is why I am making this very treat - loads of leftovers!
The concept is based on the 1st cardinal rule of gastrony: that if one yummy thing tastes good, then therefore it stands to reason that five yummy things must taste five times better!
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| What makes up a stjernekud? |
- Buttered Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
- Fried Plaice (or Sole) Filet
- Pickled Herring
- Smoked or Cured Salmon
- Caviar
- North Atlantic Shrimp
- Optional green stuff: Dill, Lettuce
- Lemon Wedge
Basically, you pile it all up on the bread, fitting it all as best as possible, not worrying too much about spill over. Then go to town with fork and knife and beer. Decadent! Scrumptious! Awesome! Words can barely describe...
NYHAVN - The postcard-beautiful 17th century street that sits in the heart of the Copenhagen harbour district is rife with tourist-friendly eateries (like Told & Snaps) that will gladly overcharge anybody for the pleasure of eating stjerneskud, and other, dramatically emblematic smørrebrød. Trust me. I’ve paid more than my fair share at a couple of these places – but it’s OK – I chalk it up to culinary research and move on.
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| Nyhavn |
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| Told&Snaps: A fancy smørrebrød joint on Nyhavn |
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| Ferry boat: Great place for smørrebrød |
Scandline ferry from Germany to Denmark - Once upon a time, there was no quicker way of getting to Copenhagen from continental Europe than taking a ferry boat. My preferred route went from Puttgarden in Germany to Rødby on the Danish island of Lolland. As soon as the boat was a sea, I’d dash to the cafeteria ahead of the rest of the crowd (who were apparently more concerned with buying cartons of duty free cigarettes) so that I could be first in line to order the Scandline ferry version of the stjerneskud – usually a simple open sandwich of fried Plaice filet covered in a heaping mound of shrimp and a dollop of remoulade. Nothing said “Welcome to Denmark” more effectively. The blue neon sign in Kaastrup International Airport baggage hall is a distant second.
GILLELEJE - I love this picturesque little fishing village on the northern coast of Sealand (Copenhagen’s island). Here you can find local specialties like smoked eel and herring, Thai noodles, and heaping platters of stjerneskud. My advise – it’s all good, but don’t bother with the Thai noodles.About the Author
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