Gehakte herring (herring salad)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
SERVES 4-6
2largesHerrings; soaked over night, skinned & filleted
2eachesEggs; hard-boiled
1eachTart Apple; peeled and grated
1smallOnion; very finely chopped
2eachesTb Lemon Juice <OR> 3 tb Vinegar
2eachesTb Salad Oil
2eachesTb Sugar, or to taste (optional)
3eachesTb Dry Bread, Honey Cake or cracker crumbs
xPepper

Directions

Chop, mince or process the herring filets and eggs to a smooth pulp.

Grate into the apple and onion. Add lemon juice or vinegar and oil.

Taste and add sugar if liked. Stir in dry crumbs and add pepper.

Cover and allow to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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