Mackerel Rillettes open sandwich

In August, the mackerel are big and fat, and that's when they are best to smoke. They can be eaten on rye bread with egg yolk and raw onions.

Mackerel Rillettes open sandwich

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

15

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 170g smoked mackerel

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

  • 5 radishes, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated unwaxed lime zest

  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander, plus leaves to decorate

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chilli flakes

  • freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 slices of rye bread

  • salted butter

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