Matjes Herring
Matjes Herring is a traditional Scandinavian dish, typically enjoyed with fresh bread, boiled potatoes, or in a salad. The herring is cured in a brine, giving it a distinct, tangy flavor.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- White wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream - 1/2 cup
- Fresh dill - A handful, chopped
- Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
- Matjes herring fillets - 4
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the herring fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the herring fillets, red onion, and dill to the bowl. Toss until the herring is well coated in the sour cream mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Serve the matjes herring cold, with fresh bread or boiled potatoes.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g
