Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 cup fromage blanc
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced preserved lemon
  • 1 teaspoon minced brined green peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of crushed saffron threads
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 slices of smoked salmon
  • 2 slices of buckwheat or spelt bread, crusts removed
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Method

  • In a small skillet, toast the mustard seeds over moderately high heat for 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the fromage blanc with the mustard seeds, preserved lemon, peppercorns, mustard powder, smoked paprika and saffron.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 2 slices of smoked salmon on each slice of bread.
  • Cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters and top with a dollop of the preserved-lemon fromage blanc and a few cilantro leaves.