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Smoked Sardines on Bread

Smoke sardines with paper towels – viral kitchen hack

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Steps

  1. 1Prepare the sardine tin

    Open the sardine tin. Fold a paper towel once and place it centered on the open tin, pressing it in slightly so it absorbs the oil.

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  2. 2Light the paper towel4m 30s

    Light the paper towel at the corners and carefully set it aside for 4-5 minutes. Best performed outdoors, on a balcony, or with an open window.

    Be careful with open flame! This method is not intended for regular use.

  3. 3Toast the bread

    Meanwhile, toast the bread slices with a little olive oil. Finely chop the chives.

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  4. 4Top the bread

    Spread mustard on the bread slices and dip them in chives.

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  5. 5Extinguish the flame

    After 4-5 minutes, place a suitable vessel over the sardine tin to extinguish the flame. Caution: the tin is now hot. Carefully remove the paper towel remains.

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  6. 6Serve

    Place sardines on the prepared bread, enjoy with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of fleur de sel.

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