Russian Style Pickled Herring
This recipe details the preparation of a classic Russian pickled herring, known as silodka. The process involves soaking whole herring fillets in cold water before cutting them into cubes. These are then marinated in a simple mixture of vinegar, water, sliced onions, bay leaf, sugar, and oil. After marinating for one to two days, the herring is drained and ready to serve. This dish yields enough for eight people.
Ingredients
- 4 herring fillets
- 2 small onions, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2-3/4 cup vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
Method
- Place the herring fillets in cold water to soak for 3 or 4 hours.
- Rinse the soaked fillets with cold water, then cut them into cube-sized pieces.
- Combine the sliced onions, bay leaf, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, and cold water to make the marinade. Add the herring cubes and let them marinate for 1-2 days.
- Drain the marinated herring pieces before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium84200 mg
Recipe details
CategoryRussian
AuthorSarah Chana
