Gravlax
Salmon cured for 2-3 days in a salt, sugar, and dill mixture, sliced thin and served with mustard-dill sauce.
Why It Works
The salt-sugar cure draws out moisture through osmosis while denaturing the proteins, 'cooking' the fish without heat. The result is silky, translucent, and intensely flavored.
Key Ingredients
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