Description
A classic Scandinavian-style dish featuring tangy pickled herring served with creamy sour cream, sweet onions, and fresh herbs—simple, refreshing, and full of tradition.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pickled herring fillets, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: boiled potatoes or rye bread for serving
Instructions
- Drain the pickled herring and cut into bite-sized pieces if needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Add sliced red onion and chopped dill to the sour cream mixture.
- Gently fold in the pickled herring until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with boiled potatoes or rye bread.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to balance the tanginess of the herring.
- Use sweet onions for a milder flavor.
- Best served cold as an appetizer or light meal.
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Scandinavian