Matjes herring spread with apple and chives

Creamy matjes herring spread with tart apple, red onion and chives mixed with soured cream and mayonnaise. A classic Easter and herring table staple.

Ingredients

• 400 g matjes herring, cut into pieces
• 1 tart apple, peeled and diced
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 dl soured cream
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• White pepper

Method

1. 1Cut the matjes herring fillets into bite-sized pieces, about 2 cm.
2. 2Mix soured cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice into a smooth mixture. Season with white pepper.
3. 3Stir in the herring, diced apple and red onion.
4. 4Add the chopped chives and mix gently. Taste – the herring provides salt so extra is rarely needed.
5. 5Serve cold on crispbread or open sandwiches, garnished with extra chive.

Tips & tricks

• Read the full recipe before you start.
• Prep ingredients in advance for smoother cooking.
• Taste near the end and adjust seasoning as needed.

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