Homemade Spiced Herring Delight

Incredibly aromatic and so delicious it makes your mouth water! Spicy-salted herring is much better than store-bought herring. It’s not at all difficult to make, and what a magnificent result awaits you! Despite the fact that it contains only natural ingredients!
cook time: 72h
Maya Lindell
Homemade Spiced Herring Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

66
Calories
4g
Fat
3g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Herring 2 pc

Marinade:

Water 1 l
Allspice 3 pc
Bay leaf 3 pc
Salt 4 tbsp
Sugar 2 tbsp
Peppercorns 12 pc
Mustard 1 tsp
Cilantro, coriander 1 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make spicy salted herring at home? Very simple! Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Rinse the herring in running water, remove the insides, and rinse again. If the fish contains caviar, then save it, as we will also salt it.

Step 2

Step 2
Pour clean water into a saucepan or saucepan; tap water can give an unpleasant taste. Add bay leaf, allspice and peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander, salt and sugar to the saucepan. Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir the brine until all the grains of salt and sugar dissolve in it. Remove the saucepan from the heat. You can change and add spices as you wish.

Step 3

Step 3
Cool the brine completely at room temperature.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the herring and caviar (if available) in a container of a suitable size.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour the cooled spicy brine over the fish.

Step 6

Step 6
Cover the container with a lid and place the herring in the brine in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Step 7

Step 7
After 2 days, the delicious, spicy-salted herring is completely ready to eat. Cut the herring into pieces and serve. This excellent appetizer will decorate any table. Bon appetit!

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