ReceptnaptárHerring with onion in olive oil (śledź w oleju)
Śledź w oleju is an indispensable starter on the Polish Christmas and Easter table: salted herring, red onion, oil and a few spices. This simple meeting of salt, onion and oil is surprisingly delicious. In Poland it is also offered with a glass of vodka, but with fresh rye bread it makes a light, salty dish on its own.
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Ingredients
Method
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- If needed, soak the herring fillets briefly in cold water to remove the excess salt, then pat dry with kitchen paper.
- Cut the fillets into pieces of about 3 cm.
- Slice the red onions into thin rings.
- Layer the herring pieces and onion rings in a dish.
- Scatter the bay leaf and allspice between them.
- Pour over the olive oil so it covers everything.
- Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight.
- Serve with fresh bread.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Taste the herring and, if it is very salty, soak it in cold water for half an hour, because the saltiness does not lessen during resting.
- Slice the onion very thinly, because it softens as it rests and gently passes its flavour to the fish.
- If you have time, leave it in the fridge for at least a night, because that is when the herring turns truly mellow and rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Which oil should I use?
The recipe calls for olive oil, but in Poland rapeseed or linseed oil is also common. Cold-pressed linseed oil gives it a distinctive, nutty flavour.
How long does it keep?
For 4-5 days in the fridge, in a closed jar, under oil. Take out portions with a clean fork, and always keep the fish below the level of the oil.
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