Ingredients

  • 10 fresh bagels (not presliced)
  • 14 ounces (400 grams) fresh curd cheese or cream cheese
  • A large handful fresh chives
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 14 ounces (400 grams) wild smoked salmon
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  • Put the bagels on a cutting board and vertically slice into little rounds, across the diameter.
  • Mix the curd cheese with some finely chopped chives, the lemon juice and black pepper.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning and lemon.
  • To assemble, spread each piece of bagel with the curd cheese, place a twist of salmon on top, sprinkle with some freshly cut chives, and finally add a drizzle of the best extra virgin olive oil you can afford.
  • (c) Jamie Oliver 2003