Gravlax variations

[Fort Point]

Looking for possible variations on the standard gravlax ingredients of salmon, dill, sugar, salt and pepper. Vauguely remember that a chef once told me he used tea leafs, but I don't know how.

[favolaus]

I made this and it was terrific.
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pastrami-spiced-gravlax

Another thing that you could do is make a wonderful dill sauce. I think that the one from Aquavit cookbook is the best ever. It is basically:
2 talbespoons of honey mustard
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 talbespoon stong coffee
1 teaspoon of sugar
salt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped dill
1 cup canola oil

blend everything but canola oil. Then slowly add oil to make an emulsion.

Very tasty.

Carrie
http://cookbad.blogspot.com/

[akk]

I know I have had it cured with vodka and also coated in crushed fennel seeds.

[amkirkland]

that sounds incedible... maybe a slight bit of caraway too. Or how about some gin?

[MMRuth]

I've done it with tequila and cilantro.

[amkirkland]

Perhaps he used Lapsang Souchong, the smoked tea.

[Fort Point]

Can I assume this would replace the dill?

[amkirkland]

No, i would use it for the smoky flavor and keep the dill. I've used it in poultry brines before for that purpose.