Polish-Style Herring in Oil
A delicious traditional Polish recipe for herring marinated in olive oil with aromatic spices. Prepare a few days in advance for a flavorful and authentic result. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 fresh or frozen herring fillets
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp mixed spices (allspice)
- 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh lemon
- Fresh parsley or dill for serving
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- 1
Soak the herring fillets in cold water for at least 1 hour to desalinate. If very salty, change the water and soak again.
- 2
Drain the herring fillets completely and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Arrange the herring pieces in a sterilized glass jar.
- 4
Pour the olive oil over the herring and add the spices, peppercorns, and bay leaf.
- 5
Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate.
- 6
Let marinate for 2 to 3 days before the first tasting. The flavor intensifies over time.
- 7
Serve cold with slices of fresh onion, lemon, and a little parsley or dill.
💡 Chef's Tip
Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. The longer you wait to taste, the more the flavors develop. Adjust desalting according to your preferred taste. Serve as an appetizer, snack, or on rye bread.
