Kiluvõileib (sprat sandwich)

A classic Estonian open sandwich on buttered rye bread, topped with smoked or marinated sprat fillets and hard-boiled eggs. Enjoyed as a snack or starter, often with a little red onion.

10 min
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇪🇪 Estonia

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Instructions

Butter each slice of rye bread generously right to the edges.
Drain the sprats and lay them in an even layer over the butter.
Cut the hard-boiled eggs into rounds and arrange them over the sprats.
Add a few slices of pickled cucumber and a few fine slivers of red onion.
Place a sprig of dill in the centre and season lightly with pepper.
Cut each slice in half or into sticks and serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Party platter version. Cut the sandwiches into small squares and skewer each with a cocktail stick topped with a sprig of dill for a festive platter.

With what's available here. Sprats can easily be replaced with anchovy fillets in oil, which are a little saltier.