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Herring Forshmak with apple

Herring Forshmak with Apple

Forshmak is a Jewish dish built around herring. This cold spread has become a beloved favorite in many countries. People add their own touches to taste, but the base stays the same.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Herring (lightly salted)

Apple

White bread (2 slices of stale white bread)

Onion

Eggs

Vegetable oil

Lemon juice

Water

Pepper

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 40 % 8 g

Fats 40 % 8 g

Carbohydrates 20 % 4 g

111 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Step 1:

Fillet the herring, or start with a ready-made fillet. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then peel.
Step 2:

Slice the onion into half-rings, pour the lemon juice over it, and press it down lightly (let it marinate for about 5 minutes). Peel and core the apple. Drizzle the stale bread evenly with 2–3 tablespoons of water and let it soak for a couple of minutes.
Step 3:

Add the herring, apple, onion, soaked bread, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and pepper (optional) to a blender and blend until finely chopped.
Step 4:

Transfer everything to a bowl, add the grated eggs, and mix, whipping until smooth. Refrigerate for about an hour.
Step 5:

Serve as a cold appetizer on dark rye bread or crisp toast. Enjoy!