Kraftor

Swedish Crayfish

2 pounds fresh crayfish (about 30)
2 1/2 quarts water
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large bunches fresh dill flowers, reserve some for garnish


1. Inspect the crayfish, making sure they're all alive and well. 
Rinse under cold water
2. Combine 2 1/2 quarts water, the salt, sugar, and dill flowers in a large 
pot and bring to a boil. Drop the crayfish in the boiling water and cover 
the pot immediately. Bring back to a boil and continue to boil for 7 minutes.
Remove the cover and let the crayfish cool in the brine. refrigerate overnight 
in the cooking brine.
3. Before serving, pour off the liquid and remove the dill. To serve, arrange 
the crayfish in an attractive bowl or on a platter and garnish with dill 
flowes. Then, dig in. Serves 3 or 4