Herring-Filled Emerald Appetizer Bites

This beautiful appetizer is perfect for the New Yearʼs table. If you want to surprise your guests with an unusual snack, prepare these balls. Thanks to its appearance, this appetizer will look especially relevant on the New Yearʼs table. This dish is prepared very simply and quickly, and requires a minimum of ingredients.
cook time: 1h 10 min
Liam Carson
Herring-Filled Emerald Appetizer Bites

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155
Calories
10g
Fat
5g
Carbs
11g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Herring 2 pc
Potato 2 pc
Eggs 2 pc
Dill 20 g
Mayonnaise 2 tbsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Decoration:

Pomegranate 1 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. To prepare an appetizer in the form of emerald balls with herring we will need: herring fillet; boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs; mayonnaise, dill, ground black pepper and salt. Pomegranate seeds for decoration.

Step 2

Step 2
Pat the herring fillets with paper towels to remove any remaining oil. If using a whole herring, separate the fillet from the bones.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut the fillet into small cubes.

Step 4

Step 4
Boil potatoes in their skins until tender. Then cool and peel. Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater.

Step 5

Step 5
Boil the eggs hard, cool and peel. Also grate on a coarse grater.

Step 6

Step 6
Combine herring, grated potatoes and eggs in a salad bowl. Salt, pepper and season with mayonnaise.

Step 7

Step 7
Mix everything well. Place the resulting mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
Wash the dill, dry and chop very finely.

Step 9

Step 9
Form balls the size of a walnut from the cooled herring-vegetable mixture. If the mass falls apart, then it is better to form balls with wet hands.

Step 10

Step 10
Roll herring balls in chopped dill.

Step 11

Step 11
Place the balls on a plate, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and serve. Bon appetit!

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