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Crispy Icelandic Flatkaka with Smoked Trout and Dill

Name: Crispy Icelandic Flatkaka with Smoked Trout and Dill
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 cups rye flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 200g smoked trout, thinly sliced; 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp honey; Pinch of salt and pepper; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; Additional fresh dill sprigs

This Icelandic dish features crispy flatkaka, a traditional rye flatbread, paired with smoked trout and enhanced by fresh dill for a refreshing and satisfying experience.

4.3(624 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 27, 2025

Crispy Icelandic Flatkaka with Smoked Trout and Dill — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Flatkaka

For the Topping

For the Dressing

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 439 kcal
Protein: 20.5 g
Carbs: 65 g
Fat: 11.25 g
Fiber: 7.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1755 kcal
Protein: 82 g
Carbs: 260 g
Fat: 45 g
Fiber: 29 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups rye flour	645	20	136	3	24
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1	3
1 tsp baking soda	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup buttermilk	98	8	12	3	0
200g smoked trout, thinly sliced	284	38	0	14	0
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped	4	0	1	0	1
1/2 cup sour cream	231	3	5	24	0
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tsp honey	21	0	6	0	0
Pinch of salt and pepper	0	0	0	0	0
1 lemon, cut into wedges	12	0	4	0	1
Additional fresh dill sprigs	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Flatkaka Dough

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, mix together rye flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
2
Add buttermilk
Gradually add the buttermilk and mix until you form a smooth dough.
3
Rest the dough
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.

Preparing the Topping

1
Slice smoked trout
Slice the smoked trout into thin strips and set aside.
2
Chop dill
Chop the dill finely and keep ready for assembly.
3
Prepare dressing
Mix together ingredients for the dressing and chill in the refrigerator.

How to Make Crispy Icelandic Flatkaka with Smoked Trout and Dill

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll out the dough
Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into thin circles.
2
Bake the flatkaka
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake the flatkaka on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
3
Assemble the dish
Spread the chilled dressing on the crispy flatkaka, then layer with smoked trout and a sprinkle of chopped dill.