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Herring Appetizer
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Herring Appetizer

30 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect for the table and with drinks. Clean the herring thoroughly so no bones end up in the appetizer. Butter, processed cheese, and eggs make this dish very tender. Garnish with green onion shoots—they pair perfectly with herring. Serve with herbs and sauce.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    1. Clean the herring and remove the rib bones. Cut the fillets into small cubes.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    2. Boil the eggs and potatoes in advance and let them cool. Grate them on a coarse grater.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    3. Combine the potatoes, eggs, and processed cheese. Mash them with a fork until smooth.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    4. Add the herring, black pepper, and softened butter to this mixture. Then refrigerate everything for 5–10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    5. Finely chop the dill. With wet hands, form a small ball and roll it in the dill.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    6. Garnish the appetizer with pomegranate seeds — and it's complete!