Smushi - ScandiSushi

Scandinavia is well known for its contemporary minimalist designs, but recently more restaurateurs are pushing for international recognition of the region’s culinary innovations, with some success in the far East.

At the Royal Cafe in Copenhagen, Rud Christiansen has created a new tasty phenomenon called Smushi, a combination of Danish smørrebrød, (Danish for butter and bread) usually rye, dense or dark brown bread, with a contemporary sushi twist.

Smørrebrød is a traditional Danish sandwich expanding back over 300 years. Peasants originally eat this simple bread and butter meal and gradually added meat, vegetables, and species as their economic circumstances improved. Throughout the years, this culinary practice developed different procedures by flavors, layers, and colors.

Christiansen has taken smørrebrød onto another level by refining the plate, making the dish a lot smaller and with an artistic decor.

Smushi is created in a number of combinations, one of these is the sponge like bread and butter with the traditional Danish salmon, a beautifully cut apple flower topped with roe, and possibly finished with wasabi or fresh mint.

Since its opening, the Royal Cafe has had interested Asian partners who would like to expand the restaurant into Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei.

Like sushi, smushi seems simple enough for you to try at home.

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