Salted Herring with Onions and Potatoes

Name: Salted Herring with Onions and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 lb salted herring fillets, sliced; 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes, halved; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

A classic Russian cold appetizer featuring tender boiled potatoes, rich salted herring, and crisp pickled onions dressed with unrefined sunflower oil.

35 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb salted herring fillets, sliced
1.5 lbs yellow potatoes, halved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Place 1.5 lbs halved yellow potatoes in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender, then drain thoroughly.
3

In a small bowl, toss 1 thinly sliced red onion with 1 tbsp white vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
4

Arrange warm potatoes and 1 lb sliced salted herring fillets on a serving platter.
5

Top with pickled onion, drizzle with 2 tbsp sunflower oil, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.

Questions

How long does Salted Herring with Onions and Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Salted Herring with Onions and Potatoes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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