Fangst — Nordic Sardine with Pumpkin Purée, Pickled Carrot & Crispy Seeds

Sweet pumpkin, sharp pickled carrot, cool yoghurt and the deep umami of Fangst's Nordic sardine — this is a bowl that punches well above its simplicity. The crispy pumpkin seeds add the crunch that ties it all together. Earthy, bright and Nordic to the core.

Ingredients

Serves 2

• 1 can FANGST Brisling No. 1 — The Nordic Sardine
• Pumpkin purée (roasted and blended, or good quality store-bought)
• 2-3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar + 1 tsp sugar (for the quick pickle)
• 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
• A handful of pumpkin seeds, toasted until crisp
• Fresh herbs (dill, chervil or flat-leaf parsley)
• Salt

Method

Quick-pickle the carrot slices by tossing them with vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt — leave for at least 10 minutes. Spoon a generous layer of pumpkin purée onto a plate and add a few dollops of yoghurt. Top with Fangst Nordic sardines from the can, the pickled carrot slices and crispy pumpkin seeds. Finish with fresh herbs and a pinch of salt.