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Salmon rillettes
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Try this classic French starter perfect for picnics: "Rillettes."
Ingredients:
  • 170g-piece skinless salmon fillet
  • 40g butter, at room temperature
  • 100g smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
  • 20.00 gm creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh dill
  • White pepper
  • French bread stick (baguette), toasted, to serve
  • Picked watercress sprigs, to serve
Instructions:
  • Place the salmon in a frying pan and cover with cold water, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn the salmon and let it cool in the poaching liquid. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate and flake into small pieces.
  • In a food processor, blend butter until smooth. Add flaked salmon, smoked salmon, and creme fraiche or sour cream. Pulse until roughly chopped. Incorporate chives and dill. Season with salt and white pepper. Transfer to a 500ml (2-cup) jar, then spread onto bread and garnish with watercress.