CHOPPED HERRING
This classic Jewish appetizer, Chopped Herring, offers a refreshing and flavorful experience. The combination of salty herring, sweet apple, and tangy vinegar-soaked bread creates a delightful balance of flavors. This dish is perfect as a starter or a light meal, offering a taste of traditional Jewish cuisine. Serve it on a platter, shaped like a herring, for an authentic presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 each Herring fillets, soaked
- 1 each Onion
- 1 each Sour apple
- 1 slice White bread, soaked in vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 each Hard-boiled egg, white and yolk separated
Instructions
- 1Soak the herring fillets in cold water for a few hours to remove excess salt. Then, wash and clean the herring. Bone and chop the herring into small pieces.
- 2Chop the onion, sour apple, and the slice of white bread that has been soaked in vinegar. In a bowl, combine the chopped herring, onion, apple, and bread. Add the oil, cinnamon, and pepper.
- 3Place the mixture on a platter, shaping it like a herring with the head at the top and the tail at the bottom. Sprinkle the chopped white of the hard-boiled egg over the fish, followed by the chopped yolk.