Herring Roll
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can make a herring roll at home with absolutely any filling. Boiled vegetables are an excellent option—they will make the appetizer not only attractive but also more filling. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, clean the herring and remove all bones so you end up with clean fillets. Place a small piece of plastic wrap on the table and lay the two fillet halves on top so they slightly overlap each other.
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Step 2
2. To make the homemade herring roll even, you need to shape the fillet. To do this, cover it with another piece of plastic wrap and lightly pound the fillet with a mallet, removing any thick spots. It is important not to damage the herring, but only to make it even.
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Step 3
3. If the herring is lightly salted, you can lightly salt the fillet.
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Step 4
4. Spread cream cheese in a thin layer over the entire surface of the fillet. You can also use grated processed cheese. It can be lightly peppered or seasoned with dried herbs to taste.
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Step 5
5. There are many ways to make a herring roll. In this case, the filling is quite simple — finely chopped herbs and finely diced olives.
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Step 6
6. Using a spare piece of plastic wrap, wrap the roll at the edge, pressing firmly. Then wrap it again in a sheet of plastic wrap so the roll holds its shape well. Refrigerate for 1–1.5 hours, then freeze for another 15–20 minutes before serving.
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Step 7
7. Carefully unroll the finished roll and cut into portion-sized pieces.
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Step 8
8. It can be served on a slice of bread that has been lightly toasted in a skillet or in the oven. If desired, rub the bread slices with garlic for aroma.
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Step 9
9. Place the roll on a slice of bread and garnish with herbs, a cherry tomato, or bell pepper, for example. And that's the entire simple herring roll recipe.