Potato with Pickled Red Onion and Radishes

June 6, 2012

Potato with pickled red onion and radishes © kvalifood.com

New potatoes with crisp radishes and pickled red onion is a spring classic. Tarragon gives a nice anise-like flavour that suits the potato. A simple, fresh smørrebrød that fits the season.

Potato with pickled red onion and radishes assembly © kvalifood.com

Ingredients

Yields 4 servings

Pickled red onion

1 red onion
1 dl red wine vinegar
1 dl water
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

Assembly

4 slices rye bread
500 g new potatoes
6 radishes
2 tbsp freshly chopped tarragon
butter, for the bread
salt

Directions

Pickled red onion

Cut the onion into thin rings. Heat the vinegar, water, sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the onion rings and leave to steep for at least 20 minutes in the fridge.

Potatoes

Scrub the potatoes and boil in salted water until tender. Allow to cool and cut into halves or slices depending on size.

Assembly

Spread the bread with butter and lay on the potato slices. Thinly slice the radishes and place on top. Add the pickled red onion and sprinkle with fresh tarragon.