Herring appetizer remains relevant for many countries that have access to the sea or ocean. As a rule, herring dishes are common in Russia, Finland, the Netherlands and Norway. In each state, herring is prepared in a different way. For example, in Russia with herring make a popular salad “Herring under a fur coat”, and also prepare forshmak and other dishes. The
main thing before preparing an appetizer is to choose a good fish
.
To do this, pay attention to the appearance of herring. The fish should have transparent eyes, shiny skin, without damage. Also an indicator of quality fish – red gills. When pressing on the fish with a finger, the carcass should not form indentations.
In addition, you should always sniff herring. From the fish should not emanate a malodorous odor.
Let’s tell you how to prepare an appetizer of herring for a festive table
Ingredients:
- Black bread – 12 pieces;
- Lightly salted herring – 1 pc;
- Boiled eggs – 3 pieces;
- Korean carrots – 150 g;
- Processed cheese – 1 pc;
- Mayonnaise – 2 tbsp;
- Garlic – 5 cloves;
- Salt;
- Ground black pepper;
- Parsley – 4 sprigs.
Preparation of herring appetizer:
On a dry skillet, dry the bread on each side for 5 minutes. Remove the head, gills and tail from the herring, remove the insides and rinse thoroughly with water. Remove
the skin from the herring, remove the inner black layer, remove the backbone and large bones. Rub garlic on dried bread, chop
herring fillets finely, grate eggs to the fish on a coarse grater. Grate a clove of garlic and melted cheese into the mixture of eggs and herring.
Slightly chop Korean carrots and add to the total mass of products. Sprinkle the mass with salt and black pepper, dress with mayonnaise.
Smear each slice of bread with this mixture.
Decorate the appetizer with chopped parsley.
