Char

Char, also called chara, is a type of freshwater fish found in lakes and rivers in northern Europe and Asia. The name comes from the Old Norse word for "lake." Char are related to salmon and trout, and have a similar appearance, with long, slender bodies and bright-colored scales.

Char have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years, and there are many ancient recipes that make use of this delicious fish. One of the most popular ways to prepare char is to smoked it, which gives the flesh a rich, smoky flavor. Other popular methods of cooking char include baking, frying, and grilling.

Char is a versatile fish that can be used in a variety of dishes, from simple meals to more elaborate feasts. In Scandinavia, char is often served with potatoes and dill, while in Germany it is commonly served with sauerkraut and potatoes. In Russia, char is often smoked and served with sour cream.

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Recipes

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Charcuterie Board

  • WHIPPED RICOTTA
  • olive oil
  • ricotta cheese
  • salt
  • BOARD
  • bread
  • block quince
  • cured meat
  • radish
  • medjool date
  • olife
  • marcona almond
  • smoked whitefish
  • spreadable paté
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred Broccoli

  • MEATBALLS AND ASSEMBLY
  • sesame seed
  • red pepper flake
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • egg
  • ground chicken
  • panko
  • black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • broccoli
  • salt
  • green onion
  • SAUCE
  • ginger
  • black pepper
  • worcestershire sauce
  • honey
  • rice wine
  • ketchup
  • soy sauce
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Charred Broccoli

  • AIOLI
  • grapeseed oil
  • fish sauce
  • apple vinegar
  • caper juice
  • lemon juice
  • egg
  • garlic
  • BREAD CRUMBS
  • panko
  • shallot
  • salt
  • rendered chicken
  • butter
  • anchovy
  • BROCCOLI
  • broccoli
  • salt
  • grapeseed oil
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Charro Beans

  • ham
  • cilantro
  • pinto bean
  • chicken bouillon
  • bay leaf
  • jalapeño
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • salt
  • onion
  • chipotle
  • an onion
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • chorizo
  • bacon
  • water
  • salt
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Apple Charlotte with Cinnamon Sabayon

  • cinnamon sabayon
  • water
  • cinnamon
  • lemon
  • vanilla bean
  • light brown sugar
  • light brown sugar
  • butter
  • apple liqueur
  • milk
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • butter
  • egg
  • brioche bread
  • granny smith apple
  • egg yolk
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Charoset

  • raisin
  • walnut
  • cinnamon
  • honey
  • passover sweet red wine
  • lemon
  • granny smith apple
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Charcuterie Board

  • briny
  • dark chocolate chocolate
  • veggy
  • cured meats like prosciutto
  • fruit apricot
  • fruit
  • hard cheeses manchego
  • nuts almond
  • pita cracker
  • savory dip
  • cheese brie
  • sweet spreads fig butter
  • baguette
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Charcuterie Board

  • jams assortment
  • olives assortment
  • buffalo pimento cheese
  • candied pecan
  • salt
  • bread
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • salt
  • baguette
  • egg white
  • light brown sugar
  • sharp yellow cheddar
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • celery
  • sugar
  • blue cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • smoked ham
  • salami
  • cayenne pepper
  • hot sauce
  • pecan
  • cream cheese
  • pimento
  • cracker
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Char Siu With Fig Jam Glaze

  • Fig Jam Glaze
  • salt
  • butter
  • fig jam
  • floral honey
  • Pork & Marinade
  • pork shoulder
  • chinese rose wine
  • dark brown sugar
  • fish sauce
  • yellow miso paste
  • dijon mustard
  • beet juice
  • hoisin sauce
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • black pepper
  • potato
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
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Apple Charlotte

  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • loaf french bread crumb
  • butter
  • mace
  • lemon
  • granny smith apple
  • butter
  • butter
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Charro Beans

  • beef bouillon paste
  • pinto bean
  • tomato
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • salt
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Tofu Char Siu

  • Tofu
  • rice
  • salt
  • oil
  • soy sauce
  • white pepper
  • tofu
  • hoisin sauce
  • maple syrup
  • vegan oyster sauce
  • sesame oil
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • dark soy sauce
  • Sweet sauce (optional)
  • light soy sauce
  • sugar
  • sesame oil
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Char Siu

  • salt
  • nonstick spray
  • chinese fermented red bean curd sauce
  • ginger
  • dark soy sauce
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • sugar
  • honey
  • peanut butter
  • garlic
  • chinese fermented red bean curd
  • pork shoulder
  • chinese rice wine
  • hoisin sauce
  • light soy sauce
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Christmas Charcuterie Board

  • black olife
  • cherry tomato
  • green grape
  • green olife
  • colby jack cheese
  • purple grape
  • pretzel
  • pepperoni
  • cheddar cheese
  • colby cheese
  • mozarella ball
  • pepper jack cheese
  • salami
  • crackers serve
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Cured Arctic Char

  • crème fraîche
  • salt
  • lefse
  • lemon zest
  • arctic char
  • salt
  • apple cider vinegar
  • onion
  • aquavit
  • orange zest
  • mustard seed
  • sugar
  • dill
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Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

  • candy cane
  • caramel
  • cooky
  • flavor syrup
  • hot chocolate bomb
  • hot chocolate marshmallow
  • hot chocolate
  • macaron
  • malt ball
  • marshmallow
  • marshmallow twist
  • peppermint puff
  • pirouette cooky
  • vanilla meringue
  • wafer cooky
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Charro Beans

  • pinto bean
  • chorizo
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • tomato
  • chipotle chipotle pepper
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • chipotle adobo sauce
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • bacon
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Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

  • hot chocolate
  • chocolate chip
  • chocolate
  • marshmallow
  • marshmallow
  • chocolate covered pretzel
  • cinnamon
  • peppermint meringue
  • white chocolate pretzel
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Charred Carrots with Black Mole

  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • lime juice
  • ancho chile
  • plantain
  • chipotle morita chile
  • onion
  • mexican oregano
  • carrot
  • sesame seed
  • almond
  • mexican chocolate
  • salt
  • mexican cinnamon
  • clove
  • raisin
  • garlic
  • guajillo chile
  • pasilla chile
  • tomato
  • tomatillo
  • lard
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Charcuterie Board with Dutch Influences

  • quince jam
  • hard
  • cow' milk cheese
  • hard cheese edam cheese
  • cured sausage
  • prosciutto
  • chicken liver pate
  • duck liver pate
  • logs goat cheese
  • wheels cow' milk cheese epoiss
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Easy Charcuterie Board

  • green grape
  • red grape
  • log goat cheese
  • garlic
  • mastro® genoa salami
  • mastro® hot genoa salami
  • san daniele® prosciutto
  • wedge jalapeno gouda cheese
  • apricot
  • cracker
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Valentine's Charcuterie Board

  • cherry
  • cinnamon heart
  • conversation heart
  • red grape
  • brick sharp cheddar
  • blueberry
  • chocolate heart
  • herb boursin
  • italian salami
  • raspberry
  • strawberry
  • wedge wensleydale
  • grape jam
  • goat cheese
  • lindor chocolate truffle
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Sardine and Swiss Chard Gratin

  • all purpose flour
  • panko bread crumb
  • nutmeg
  • heavy cream
  • gruyère cheese
  • swiss chard
  • olive oil
  • sardine
  • shallot
  • milk
  • egg
  • garlic
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Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

  • baton wafer cooky
  • biscotti cooky
  • chocolate covered peppermint cooky
  • chocolate nut cluster
  • chocolate orange
  • christmas tree cooky
  • gingerbread man
  • chocolate sauce
  • dark chocolate candy cane pretzel
  • peppermint meringue
  • present browny
  • mint chocolate
  • molasses cooky
  • orange cranberry scone
  • pomegranate
  • red chocolate covered cherry
  • strawberry
  • waffle cooky
  • white chocolate peppermint bark
  • white chocolate peppermint kiss
  • wrapped caramel
  • wrapped chocolate ball

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
olive oil
butter
lemon juice
onion
swiss chard
sugar
black pepper
shallot
nutmeg
arctic char
chard
honey
cinnamon
lemon
parsley
thyme
lemon zest
cilantro
pepper
broccoli
ginger
tomato
parmesan cheese
cumin
all purpose flour
bacon
walnut
milk
red pepper flake
dijon mustard
bay leaf
heavy cream
egg
bell pepper
water
light brown sugar
granny smith apple
apple cider vinegar
white bread
ricotta cheese
tarragon
white wine
carrot
cumin seed
chive
crème fraîche
dill
medjool date
gruyère cheese
rice vinegar
sesame oil
vegetable oil
soy sauce
jalapeño
fish sauce
pinto bean
chicken stock
raisin
baguette
salami
cayenne pepper
pork shoulder
dark brown sugar
hoisin sauce
marshmallow
cherry
meyer lemon
bread
green onion
sesame seed
panko
green cabbage
tahini
half
anchovy
grapeseed oil
oregano
paprika
chorizo
almond
white pepper
egg yolk
red swiss chard
onion powder
smoked paprika
celery
mayonnaise
hot sauce
cream cheese
cracker
caraway seed
mint
persian cucumber
panko bread crumb
chinese 5-spice powder
apple
clarified butter
spring onion
light soy sauce
cornstarch
dark soy sauce
green grape
green olife
orange zest
hot chocolate
chicken broth
goat cheese
peppermint meringue
cranberry
clove
apricot
chile
red grape
strawberry
potato gnocchi
pea
vegetable
leek
fleur de sel
syrupy
orange
meyer lemon zest
pine nut
meyer lemon juice
soba noodle
new potato
spinach
sour cream
horseradish
block quince
cured meat
radish
olife
marcona almond
smoked whitefish
spreadable paté
yukon gold potato
peanut
nutritional yeast
ground chicken
worcestershire sauce
rice wine
ketchup
white sesame seed
bread crumb
navy bean
grapefruit vinaigrette
farro
apple vinegar
caper juice
rendered chicken
lemon rind
tzatziki sauce
herb
block feta
ham
chicken bouillon
chipotle
an onion
maldon salt
garlic oil
white wine vinegar
kalamata olife
chicken thigh
cinnamon sabayon
vanilla bean
apple liqueur
brioche bread
shiitake
collard green
mustard green
passover sweet red wine
briny
dark chocolate chocolate
veggy
cured meats like prosciutto
fruit apricot
fruit
hard cheeses manchego
nuts almond
pita cracker
savory dip
cheese brie
sweet spreads fig butter
jams assortment
olives assortment
buffalo pimento cheese
candied pecan
egg white
sharp yellow cheddar
blue cheese
smoked ham
pecan <