Smoked Salmon Cardamom Spread
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INGREDIENTS 1 pound kippered salmon 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lemon Chop half of the kippered salmon in the bowl of a food processor. Add the sour cream, cardamom, and pepper. Grate the zest of the lemon into the salmon mixture, then squeeze 1/2 of the lemon's juice into the mixture as well. Process the salmon mixture until it is puréed. Transfer the purée to a large bowl. Coarsely chop the remaining salmon and add it to the purée. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve spread on favorite crackers or bread. Makes 24 (1-ounce) servings NOTE - Other flavorings, such as fresh chopped basil, fresh chopped dill, cayenne pepper, or sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted for the cardamon.