We don’t know a whole lot about Danish cuisine but these little open faced sandwiches make me want to learn more. Sabrina Gabel of Seesaw has these on the menu at her cafe cum play-space in Hayes Valley. Seesaw is fast becoming a favorite of ours. A neat little oasis for a play date or even a “business” meeting for parents with kids. Stacie and I recently met up with Rosie from 18 Reasons at Seesaw to discuss our upcoming parent-kids/family cooking classes that we will be co-hosting at 18 Reasons. The kids kept themselves engaged with the toys in the play room and did not bother us at all. Ria even made a new little friend.
Sabrina is quite the foodie and is developing a unique menu for Seesaw. When I saw these smørrebrød (Danish for butter and bread) on Seesaw’s Facebook page, I knew I had to make them for Ria (and me). They make the perfect after-school snack or a unique lunchbox item (trick is getting an open-faced sandwich to school). We just like saying “smørrebrød”! Smørrebrød usually consists of buttered, dense, dark brown rye bread available at specialty grocery stores (Cost Plus World Market, Rainbow Grocery) and pretty much your topping of choice. A filling and fun snack that the little ones will enjoy making with you. Wonder how this bread would taste with peanut butter and grape jelly? The possibilities are endless.
Smørrebrød
Photo from Seesaw
Danish rye bread (Rugbrød)
Salami and Cheese with butter or cream cheese
Butter or cucumber, boursin (goat cheese) + fried onions
Smoked salmon with cream cheese with chives
Scrambled eggs with butter
Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs
Hard boiled eggs slices with mayo and mustard
Do share your ideas…..
One of my favorites is tuna (or mackrel) salad shallot slices crack black pepper! For a classy garnish try freshly snipped chives or peppercress, which they love in Denmark.
Those look beautiful! Now I want to know more about Danish food, too!
These sandwiches look great but I think the most thing I’m impressed about is how you got those fancy o’s in your title! ;]
Having Danish family, I had these open-faced sandwiches as a kid. Another fun Danish treat for kids is cookie soup: crunchy little cookies in buttermilk. Thx for the reminder to make these sandwiches w/ my kids. Love the photo, btw!
What a gorgeous and simple meal! I love the way the Danish think.
I think open faced sandwiches are great. Whenever we sandwiches for breakfast, mine is always open faced…less carbs. I like your suggested toppings.
Smoked salmon with cream cheese with chives sounds great.
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