Fish dishes are popular in Isle of Man, as they are in most islands and coastal regions. Kippers are especially popular in Mann and this recipe is a tasty alternative to many standard meals.
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 people
450 g kippers
450 g smoked salmon, sliced
500–600 ml cream
20 g chopped chives
¼–½ ea. cucumber, thinly sliced
½ tomato, sliced, de-seeded, and skinned
Boil the kippers in a pot of salty water
Add 4 rings of smoked salmon to a greaseproof tray in foil (slices can go over the edge)
Wait for the kippers to finish boiling then refresh them with cold water for 3–5 minutes. Fillet them, then skin and place them in a blender.
3–5 minutes
Add cream gradually and blend.
Add chives to the mix.
Add the mixture to the rings and remove any air pockets by shaking.
Fold over the salmon slices and turn over the rings. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate.
Add about 6 slices of the cucumber to the centre of each plate.
Remove food from refrigerator, remove from oven tray and put them upside down on top of the cucumber slices.
Add more strips of cucumber and tomato to the top of the food. Serve!