Cookbook:Manx Smoked Salmon

| Cuisine of Isle of Man | Fish

Fish dishes are popular in Isle of Man, as they are in most islands and coastal regions. Kippers are especially popular in Mann and this recipe is a tasty alternative to many standard meals.

Ingredients

 * 450 g kippers
 * 450 g smoked salmon, sliced
 * 500–600 ml cream
 * 20 g chopped chives
 * ¼–½ ea. cucumber, thinly sliced
 * ½ tomato, sliced, de-seeded, and skinned

Procedure

 * 1) Boil the kippers in a pot of salty water
 * 2) Add 4 rings of smoked salmon to a greaseproof tray in foil (slices can go over the edge)
 * 3) Wait for the kippers to finish boiling then refresh them with cold water for 3–5 minutes. Fillet them, then skin and place them in a blender.
 * 4) Add cream gradually and blend.
 * 5) Add chives to the mix.
 * 6) Add the mixture to the rings and remove any air pockets by shaking.
 * 7) Fold over the salmon slices and turn over the rings. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate.
 * 8) Add about 6 slices of the cucumber to the centre of each plate.
 * 9) Remove food from refrigerator, remove from oven tray and put them upside down on top of the cucumber slices.
 * 10) Add more strips of cucumber and tomato to the top of the food. Serve!