| Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 340 | 15g | 4g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 12g | 2g | 25g | 1.6g |
Why I Love Swedish Soft-Boiled Eggs with Pickled Herring and Lingonberry Jam
There are many reasons to adore the recipe for Soft-Boiled Eggs with Pickled Herring and Lingonberry Jam. Many cultures marvel at the way simple ingredients, when combined thoughtfully and creatively, become a delicacy that delights the senses and satisfies the soul. And today, as the flavors of pickled herring, sweet lingonberry jam, and soft-boiled egg intermingle on your tongue, you’ll realize this Swedish recipe certainly does that.
A Culinary Voyage
As a Miami dweller with Cuban and Spanish roots, my palate typically dances between Caribbean flavors and Spanish classics. But every now and then, I’m drawn to distant lands, like Scandinavia. The contrast of tangy herring, rich egg yolk, and the bright sweetness of lingonberries is in its own way as rhythmical and vibrant as any dish from back home.
Shared Cultural Ties
Cuba, Spain, and even Miami, share a love of vibrant flavors, experimentation, and color with Sweden. This makes enjoying Soft-Boiled Eggs with Pickled Herring and Lingonberry Jam feel less like a departure and more like an adventure into a shared culinary vocabulary. I often find a surprising resonance in dishes away from home, whether in the playful approach to food as a sensorial experience or in the implicit understanding that food, in all its array, draws people closer together.
The sheer pleasure of the contrast between the cool soft-boiled eggs, intriguingly tangy pickled herring, and sweet yet tart lingonberry jam is a revelation. Complemented with freshly chopped dill, a generous grind of salt and pepper, and served on warm, buttered rye bread, it is like a cozy Nordic afternoon packed on a single plate.
This creative blend is a homage to the renowned Swedish chef, Magnus Nilsson, whose minimalist yet mind-blowing take on traditional Scandinavian recipes has been a major inspiration.
Delightful to the senses and soul-stirring in its simplicity, it’s easy to see why I hold this recipe for Soft-Boiled Eggs with Pickled Herring and Lingonberry Jam so close to my heart.
What You’ll Need
- 6 large eggs
- 1 jar (12 ounces) pickled herring
- 1 jar (14 ounces) lingonberry jam
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 6 slices of rye bread, for serving
- Butter, for serving
Method
Step One
Place the eggs in a medium-sized saucepan and cover them with cold water. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil.
Step Two
Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow the eggs to simmer for about 6-7 minutes. Then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step Three
Run cold water over the eggs until they are cool enough to handle. Gently tap the eggs against a hard surface to crack the shell, then carefully peel off the shells.
Step Four
Cut the soft-boiled eggs into halves and sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over each half.
Step Five
Open the jar of pickled herring and drain the liquid. Place the herring onto plates, next to the eggs.
Step Six
Open the jar of lingonberry jam and spread a generous amount onto each slice of rye bread. You can top the bread with a bit of butter for extra flavor, if desired.
Step Seven
Top the eggs with chopped dill and serve them with the pickled herring and lingonberry jam-rye bread on the side.
Step Eight
Enjoy your traditional Scandinavian breakfast!
