Norwegian Gravlaks – Cured Salmon with Dill A Nordic delicacy: salmon fillet cured with sugar, salt, and dill, served thinly sliced with mustard-dill sauce and dark rye bread. Ingredients (Serves 6 as appetizer): * 500g fresh salmon fillet, skin-on * 2 tbsp sugar * 2 tbsp coarse sea salt * 1 tbsp crushed white peppercorns * 1 large bunch fresh dill * Optional: lemon zest, aquavit splash Instructions: 1. Mix sugar, salt, pepper, and zest. Rub all over salmon. 2. Cover with chopped dill and wrap tightly in plastic. 3. Press with a weight and refrigerate for 36–48 hours, turning once. 4. Rinse lightly and slice thin. Serve chilled with mustard sauce. Norwegian Tip: Pair with crisp rye crispbread (knekkebrød) or buttered dark rye.