Chili pickled herring

Drygast, 2024-07-07

Creamy pickled herring with a bit of a sting from chili.

Servings	4 Portions
Tags	Chilipepper \| Christmas \| Easter \| Fish \| Midsummer \| Starter \| Swedish
Allergens	Celery, Eggs, Fish, Milk
Rest Time	1440 min
Cook Time	15 min

From wikipedia:
Pickled herring is a traditional way of preserving herring as food by pickling or curing.
Pickled herring remains a popular food or ingredient to dishes in many parts of Europe including Scandinavia, Great Britain, the Baltic, Eastern and Central Europe, as well as the Netherlands.

This old way of preserving fish may take some getting used to, but sooner or later you get the hang of it and start to appreciate the pickled herring that pops up every now and then throughout the year. With the option to buy ready-made pickled herring (5-minute herring ) that is ready for seasoning, it is easy to vary and surprise the guests.

Here comes a simple recipe for creamy pickled herring with a bit of heat from chilli. I've only chosen to include one chili in the recipe, which I think is enough for most people, but of course I usually throw in at least one more chili (or a homegrown, stronger variety).

I have indicated that this recipe makes 4 servings, which I think makes sense if only one kind of herring is served, but generally many different kinds are served on a buffeté and then this recipe should be enough for about 12 portions (1-2 pieces of herring / portion). Of course, it depends on how many other side dishes are served and how hungry the guests are. I usually make sure to always have a little too much so you don't end up without food - a little leftovers don't hurt.

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Ingredients

Pickled Herring

450 g (1 pcs) 5-Minute Herring
200 g (2 dl) Crème Fraiche
30 g (2 Tbsp) Hellmans real Mayonnaise
5 g (1 pcs) Garlic Clove
7.5 g (1.5 tsp) Sambal Oelek
30 g (2 Tbsp) Heinz Tomato Ketchup
10 g (1 pcs) Chili Pepper Red

Directions

Pickled herring

Strain the herring. (Possibly save some of the brine if you want to dilute later)
Chop the chili. (Possibly save some for garnish)
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Taste with a little salt.
Pour everything into a glass jar.
Let the herring stand for a day in the refrigerator.
Garnish if necessary with another chilli.

Nutrition Facts*

	Total	Serving	100 g
Energy	2029.03 kcal	507.26 kcal	277 kcal
Carbohydrates	138 g	34.5 g	18.84 g
Fat	130.17 g	32.54 g	17.77 g
Protein	55.23 g	13.81 g	7.54 g
Sugar	129.8 g	32.45 g	17.72 g
Salt	16.85 g	4.21 g	2.30 g

* The nutritional information provided is approximated and calculated using the ingredients available in the database. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.