A Danish Christmas

On the 24 December it is the custom in Denmark to have a celebratory Christmas dinner. One starts off with gravad lax ( marinated salmon with gin, pastis and dill) and here with finely sliced raw Brussel sprout. 

The main course is slow roasted duck (stuffed with apple , prunes and orange), red cabbage and  carmelised potatoes.

For dessert the Danes normally serve a rice pudding (cooked in a duvet!) with almonds and a red cherry sauce.

As it’s Christmas coffee, cognacs and cigars are obligatory! Happy Christmas!!