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Fish is quite a staple in many Polish people’s homes throughout the year. So it’s no surprise it makes an appearance often at Christmas and party meals. Herring in Oil is a popular choice as an appetizer for such occasions. The fish essentially marinates in a mix of oil, onion and spices, and becomes deliciously savory in the process.
Enjoy!
Śledź W Oleju (Herring in Oil)
Chef’s Pencil Staff
This dish is one I whip up not only for Christmas but also for New Year's Eve and other significant celebrations.
Begin by soaking the herring fillets in water for at least 1- 2 hours. If your fillets are especially salted, change the water and leave to soak for another hour or so.
Once the herring has done soaking, drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper.
Half the onion and slice each half thinly. Place it in a bowl or a jar and pour the oil, pepper, allspice and the bay leaves. Stir to mix everything together well.
Slice the herring into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
Mix everything well once more and place in the fridge for 1 hour or more for the flavors to mingle. It's best, however, to prepare this dish 2-3 days in advance before serving.
Serve with hearty rye bread.
Enjoy!
Notes
Note: Salted herring, called “herring a la Matias”, works best. The dish keeps in the fridge for a couple of weeks, if needed.
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