Ham Stick (Skinkestang) - Perfect for Both Starter and Main Course
- 1 hr 25 min.
- Easy
- 4 servings
Relive the 80s with this easy and delicious recipe for ham stick (skinkestang), perfect as either a starter or a main course. Although this classic Danish dish isn't as popular today as it once was, it's a shame to miss out on its flavors.
This ham stick recipe guides you step by step to create a crispy and golden puff pastry filled with flavorful ingredients such as ham, cream cheese, mushrooms, and fresh herbs.
This ham stick is not only easy to make but also a tasty solution whether you're planning a cozy dinner or an elegant starter for guests. The result is a dish that looks impressive and tastes fantastic.
With this ham stick recipe, you can bring a bit of nostalgia to your table while serving a timeless favorite that will always be appreciated.
Ingredients
Ham Stick
- 7ozham or diced ham
- 1pcs.puff pastry
- 0.5bunchchives or spring onions
- 9ozmushrooms
- 7ozneutral cream cheese
- 1tbsp.mustard
- 1tbsp.lemon/lime juice
- 1pcs.egg for brushing
- 1tbsp.oil for frying
- 1tsp.salt
- 0.5tsp.black pepper
Tools
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Pan
- Rolling pin/wine bottle
- Bowl
Tips
- If you can't find a large roll of puff pastry, you can piece together several small sheets by overlapping the edges and pressing them together.
- If you don’t have a rolling pin to flatten the puff pastry, you can either use a wine bottle or just press it out with your hands.
- There shouldn’t be too much liquid in the mushrooms, as they will release liquid in the oven and make the puff pastry soggy.
- Mushrooms should be rinsed with water, not soaked, as they absorb liquid.
- The ham stick can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- You can also freeze the ham stick, but be aware that the puff pastry may change texture after thawing and reheating.
Goes well with
- Starter
- Main course
Instructions
1
Clean the mushrooms with water and slice them thinly - if the mushrooms are very large, you can halve them before slicing.
2
Heat the pan with a little oil, add the mushrooms, sprinkle with a little salt, and fry until they turn golden.
3
If you have a piece of ham, cut it into fine cubes and place them in the bowl.
4
Chop the chives into fine pieces and add them to the bowl.
5
Add the cream cheese, the fried and cooled mushrooms, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl, and mix it together.
6
Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper, and place the puff pastry on it.
7
Flatten the puff pastry to the desired size (approximately 9.8 x 11.8 inches).
8
Place the filling from the bowl lengthwise in the center of the puff pastry - leave about 2.0 inches free at both ends, so it can be wrapped properly.
9
Cut diagonal strips in the puff pastry about 0.8 - 1.2 inch wide.
10
Fold up the first end to prevent the filling from spilling out.
11
Once the first end is folded up, alternate folding the strips over each other.
12
When there are about 3 strips left, fold up the last end and fold the remaining strips over as before.
13
Beat 1 egg with a fork in a bowl and brush the ham stick with the egg.
14
Bake it in the middle of the oven at about 356°F degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until it has puffed up and turned golden.
15
Let it cool slightly before serving.
16
Enjoy your meal!
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