Herring in Sour Cream with Apple and Onion
A classic Polish cold appetizer: tender salted herring in thick sour cream with crunchy onion and tart apple.
Ingredients
- salted herring fillet300 g
- water for soaking500 ml
- thick sour cream 18%200 g
- slightly sour apple1 pcs
- onion1 pcs
- lemon juice1 tbsp
- sugar1 tsp
- ground black pepper1 to taste
- dill10 g
Instructions
Rinse the herring fillets to remove brine, cover with 500 ml cold water, and let soak for 30 minutes, changing the water after 15 minutes. Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel and cut into pieces about 2–3 cm thick.
Peel the onion and slice into thin half-rings. To soften it, rub it between your hands for 1 minute.
Peel the apple, remove the core, and grate it coarsely. Toss immediately with lemon juice to keep the flesh from browning.
In a bowl, combine the sour cream, apple with lemon juice, sugar, and black pepper. Stir until you have a smooth sauce.
Add the herring and onion, and gently fold together so the apple and fish don't get mashed. Transfer to a glass or ceramic dish, cover, and chill for 1 hour.
Before serving, sprinkle with finely chopped dill. Serve the appetizer cold.
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