ReceptnaptárHerring with potatoes and onion (selyodka s kartofelem)
Herring with potatoes is a classic, simple starter or accompaniment of the Russian table. Salted herring, warm boiled potatoes and tangy onion make the perfect trio. Traditional with vodka too.
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Method
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- Boil the potatoes in their skins, peel and put in a dish while warm.
- If the herring is too salty, soak it in milk or water for 1 hour and cut into strips.
- Slice the onion thinly and marinate for 10 minutes in the vinegar and a little water.
- Place the herring beside the potatoes and top with the onion.
- Drizzle with the oil and add pepper.
- Serve with dill, pickles and rye bread.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- The potato should be warm and the herring cold; the contrast is the point.
- Marinate the onion briefly so it is not too sharp.
- Smoked herring works too but the flavour is different.
Frequently asked questions
How salty is the herring?
If it is too salty, soak it in milk.
How long does it keep?
1 day in the fridge.
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More russian ideas
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- Pirozhki (Russian baked filled buns)
- Olivier salad (Russian potato salad with mayonnaise)
- Solyanka (sour smoked meat soup)
- Okroshka (cold kefir soup)
- Vinaigrette salad (Russian beetroot salad)
- Seledka pod shuboy (herring under a fur coat)
- Shchi (Russian cabbage soup)
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