Haring in Zuur met Appel (Pickled Herring with Apple)
A refreshing and tangy appetizer or light meal featuring pickled herring fillets combined with crisp apple, red onion, and a light vinaigrette. A variation on traditional pickled herring.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Salted herring fillets(rinsed and patted dry)
- 1 medium Green apple(cored and thinly sliced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped)
- 4 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sugar(or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the rinsed and dried herring fillets into bite-sized pieces.
💡 Tip: Ensure herring is well-rinsed to remove excess salt. - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced green apple and thinly sliced red onion.
💡 Tip: Soaking the red onion in cold water for 10 minutes can reduce its sharpness. - 3
Add the herring pieces and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with the apple and onion.
💡 Tip: Fresh dill is key for authentic flavor. - 4
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
💡 Tip: Adjust sugar and pepper to your taste. - 5
Pour the vinaigrette over the herring mixture. Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
💡 Tip: Be careful not to break up the herring too much. - 6
Let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 20 minutes💡 Tip: This dish is best served chilled. - 7
Serve as an appetizer, on rye bread, or with boiled potatoes.
💡 Tip: Garnish with extra dill if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use good quality salted herring fillets for the best flavor.
- ✓Granny Smith apples work well due to their tartness.
- ✓This dish can be made a few hours ahead of time; the flavors deepen.
🔄 Variations
- Add a few capers for a salty, briny note.
- Incorporate thinly sliced gherkins (pickled cucumbers).
- A pinch of caraway seeds can add a subtle anise flavor.