Norwegian-Style Herring
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. In general, this classic Norwegian herring recipe calls for using raw vegetables in which the fish pieces are marinated for about an hour, but I liked the version with boiled vegetables more. Probably because it reminds us of our vinaigrette salad, nothing else! :) So now you know, it can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients. Boil the potatoes and beets in salted water until done.
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Step 2
2. Peel the carrots and cut them into cubes. If you want, you can boil them as well, or use them fresh — whichever you prefer.
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Step 3
3. Let the potatoes cool, then peel them as well and cut them into cubes.
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Step 4
4. We also peel and chop the beetroot.
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Step 5
5. Wash the apple, remove the core with the seeds and the tough peel. Cut it into cubes, and to keep it from darkening, sprinkle it with lemon juice.
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Step 6
6. Wash and peel the onion, then slice it into very thin rings.
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Step 7
7. Now place all the chopped vegetables into a bowl, dress them with the juice of half a lemon, add salt, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 8
8. Rinse the herring under running water, pat it dry, and remove any remaining bones. Slice it into very thin pieces and arrange them in a circle on top of the mound of vegetables, pressing each piece in slightly.