02-04-2004, 09:31 PM
A very Swedish way to prepare crayfish
2 pounds crayfish, about 25-30
2 1/2 quarts water
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 lump sugar
lots of dill, preferably the crowns
Combine water, dill, salt, and sugar in a very large pot.
Cover and bring to a boil. Meanwhile check crayfish,
making sure that all are alive. Rinse under cold running
water. Drop crayfish into briskly boiling dill-water and
cover at once. Bring to boil again and cook 7 munutes
from the time the water starts boiling. Let cool in cooking
water. Place in refrigeraator overnight, still in water. When
ready to serve, pour off cooking water and remove soggy
dill. Arrange crayfish attractively on a large platter and
garnish with crowns of fresh dill.
Serve with hot buttered toast, Swedish spiced caraway
cheese, and perhaps with well chilled aquavit or beer.
These plus a lot of good cheer and songs are vital
ingredients for a Swedish crayfish party. Serves 3 to 4
people.
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