Savory filling for éclairs
Description
It works for both holidays and everyday meals. For extra juiciness, serve the appetizer with sauces: tartar, garlic, or yogurt with chopped herbs. If you want to mellow the herring flavor, use butter in the filling instead of vegetable oil. The appetizer is ready. Serve right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
Here I'll tell you how to make a savory bean filling for éclairs. Soak any variety of beans in water overnight. Cook until tender, drain the water, and let cool. You can use canned beans.
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Step 2
Check the lightly salted herring fillet for bones; remove any you find. Cut the fish into small pieces. I use herring as a budget option. You can substitute salmon or another fish.
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Step 3
Boil the egg hard, peel and finely chop it, and place it in a bowl. Add the herring and beans to the same bowl. Begin turning the ingredients into a paste, gradually adding vegetable oil. An immersion blender is the most convenient tool for this step. Blend until the mixture is uniform and smooth. Add black pepper and lemon juice to taste.
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Step 4
To fill the éclairs with the finished pâté, slit the pastry. Using a teaspoon, spoon the filling into each éclair. You can also use a piping bag. Arrange the appetizer on a platter and serve.