13/04/2026
Kouka’s Zesty Catch 🥪
Smoked salmon, arugula, pickled onions, tajín, on crunchy toasted bread with Kouka’s Kream Blend 🧀
This one is for my zesty, boujee queens & kings 👑—definitely not for the weak. That said, you can always tone it down and customize it to your own taste.
Prep Ahead: Pickled Red Onions 🧅
Slow Version (Best Flavor)
Ingredients:
1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
1 cup vinegar (apple cider or white)
1 cup water
1 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
1.5 tsp salt (preferably kosher)
Optional: garlic clove, peppercorns, or dried herbs
Steps:
Thinly slice onion and place in a clean jar
Boil vinegar, water, sugar, and salt; stir until dissolved
Pour brine over onions
Let cool to room temperature
Seal and refrigerate overnight (best after 12–24 hours)
Quick Version
Ingredients:
Red onions,
vinegar,
water,
sugar,
salt
Steps:
Thinly slice onions and place in jars
Heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved (~1 min)
Pour over onions and let cool
Refrigerate
Ready when: bright pink & tender (1 hour to overnight)
Storage: up to 2 weeks in the fridge
Kouka’s Kream Blend 🧀
Ingredients:
Cream cheese (any kind)
Dill (generous handful)
Garlic (1–2 cloves if not already flavored)
Cilantro (optional)
Salt & pepper
Pinch of tajín
Lemon juice (to taste)
Method:
Mix everything until smooth and well combined
Adjust seasoning to your liking
Assemble: Kouka’s Zesty Catch 🥪
Ingredients:
* Bread
* Smoked salmon
* Arugula
* Pickled red onions
* Kouka’s Kream Blend
* Lemon
* Tajín (or sumac)
* Optional: capers, cilantro
Steps:
Slice salmon and season lightly with salt,
pepper, tajín, and lemon
Wash and prep arugula
Butter bread and toast until golden and crispy
Spread a generous layer of Kouka’s Kream Blend
Add arugula, then pickled onions (to taste)
Layer on the salmon, add extra lemon/tajín if you like
Close the sandwich and toast lightly on the outside for extra crunch
Bon appétit, babies 🤍
If you try this, let me know what you think—I’d love your feedback. It’s a bold, unique flavor, and I’m always down to make it even better 💌
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