Herring forshmak
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Forshmak can also be used as a filling for boiled potatoes. It is delicious served with yellow onion rings on warmed croutons. You can rub the croutons with a clove of garlic, then spread forshmak on top. The appetizer will be sharper.
Instructions
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Step 1
Check the herring fillets for bones; if any are found, remove them. Place the fish on a plate and cover with milk. Let stand for about 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Grate chilled soft cheese on a grater. Take the butter out of the refrigerator, cut it into small cubes, and let it warm to room temperature. When it has softened, add it to the cheese along with the mustard and mix.
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Step 3
Remove the herring from the milk and run it through a meat grinder several times. Then mix with the cheese and butter until smooth. You can add salt and pepper. If you like herbs, finely chopped fresh dill works well here.
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Step 4
The finished dish can be chilled before serving. You can serve the forshmak in an attractive dish with a bread basket, or spread it on black bread and serve it as an individual appetizer.