Sandwiches & Wraps

Smørrebrød

Open-Faced Sandwich

Denmark

Danish open-faced sandwiches on dense rye bread with carefully arranged savory toppings.

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What it is

A closer look at Smørrebrød.

Danish open-faced sandwiches on dense rye bread with carefully arranged savory toppings.

What to look for

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Dark rye bread with butter and colorful toppings (herring, salmon, pâté, cheese), savory and artistic, a national and lunch staple.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Denmark

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Traditional in

Norway

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Sweden

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Traditional in

Faroe Islands

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Traditional in

Greenland

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

Smørrebrødprimary
Open-Faced Sandwichlocal · 🇸🇪
Smörgåslocal · 🇸🇪
Smørbrødlocal · 🇳🇴
Smørbrød (Open Sandwich)local · 🇳🇴
Smørrebrødlocal · 🇩🇰
Smørrebrødlocal · 🇫🇴

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