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Saithe Salmon Color (Approx. 10 g)
Transform affordable saithe into a luxurious delicacy! Homemade "Seilaks" (mock salmon) is a wonderful piece of Norwegian food history. With our color powder, you give the salted saithe meat the authentic, deep red color that characterizes real mock salmon. One bag of approx. 10 grams is very economical and makes up to 5 liters of color bath.
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✔ Classic Red Color
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✔ 10 Gram Powder
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✔ 2g per Liter Water
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✔ Highly Concentrated
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Recipe: How to make fantastic Mock Salmon!
Making your own mock salmon is incredibly fun and tastes heavenly. Here is our best method for a perfect result.
You will need:- 1 kg skinless and boneless saithe fillet
- 1 kg coarse salt
- 1 liter cold water
- 2 grams Saithe Salmon Color
- 20 ml Liquid Smoke (optional)
- Neutral oil (e.g., canola or soy oil) for covering
- Dry Salting: Place a layer of coarse salt in a dish, place the fish on top, and cover it completely with the rest of the salt. Refrigerate for 3 days. This draws out the water and gives the fish a firm texture.
- Rinsing: Rinse the fish very well in cold water to remove all surface salt.
- Color Bath: Mix 2 grams of color powder (and liquid smoke if desired) into 1 liter of cold water.
- Coloring: Cut the fish into thin slices and carefully place them in the color bath. Make sure the liquid just covers the slices. Let sit overnight in the fridge. Gently lift the slices occasionally for an even color.
- Storage: Remove the slices, let them dry slightly, and place them in clean jars. Pour over neutral oil until the fish is completely covered. The mock salmon will now keep for many weeks in the fridge!
Want to learn more about the history of the "shoemaker's salmon" and see more tips? Read our full blog post and guide to Homemade Mock Salmon here!
Mixing Ratio and Dosage
Tip: Only make as much color bath as you need to cover the fillets. Too much liquid does not improve the color, it only wastes the powder.
| Water Volume | Color Powder | Comment |
| 0.5 liters | 1 gram | Suits small batches |
| 1.0 liter | 2 grams | Standard bath |
| 2.0 liters | 4 grams | For multiple fillets |
| 5.0 liters | 10 grams | Entire bag |
Specifications
| Product | Saithe Salmon Color (Powder) |
| Quantity | Approx. 10 grams |
| Dosage | 2 grams per liter water |
FAQ
How do I get a smoky flavor on the fish?
You can easily add 2 to 2.5 tablespoons of liquid smoke per liter of water directly into the color bath. Then both the color and flavor will soak into the fish overnight.
Which oil is best to use for storage?
We recommend a completely neutral oil like soy oil or canola oil. Olive oil has too much of its own flavor and will solidify (become cloudy) when kept in the fridge.
Manufacturer
The Chef