Gypsy-style herring: A surprising holiday hit with ketchup
Herring with ketchup? At first, I couldn't accept such a combination, but once I tried it, I realized it made sense. Gypsy-style herring is a delicious snack that complements any party or holiday meal. The preparation is incredibly easy!
20 November 2024 14:01
The upcoming Christmas holidays are an opportunity to catch up with family and the perfect time for gentle culinary experiments. One snack worth placing on the holiday table is, of course, a herring. For many years, I stuck to tried-and-tested recipes, with herring in cream or Kashubian-style being my go-to choices. Recently, I've been exploring new options. While I still enjoy the classics, the new holiday staple for me is Gypsy-style herring.
The recipe for this delicious dish initially seemed unusual to me, but—as I already mentioned—herring, ketchup, and a few other ingredients turned out to be a fantastic and delicious combination. Brilliant simplicity: these two words perfectly describe Gypsy-style herring. I guarantee that you'll enjoy this snack as well.
Gypsy-style herring
Ingredients:
- 500 g herring fillets in brine,
- 200 g spicy ketchup,
- 1 onion,
- 4 pickled cucumbers,
- 50 g pickled mushrooms,
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard,
- pepper,
- sweet paprika.
Instructions:
- Soak the herring in cold water until the saltiness is to your liking. Then, dry the herring and cut it into thinner strips.
- Chop the onion and sauté it in a small amount of fat.
- Add the mustard and ketchup to the pan. Mix well, keep it on the heat for a moment, then remove.
- Mix the cooled mixture with the herring, diced cucumbers, and mushrooms.
- Season to taste with pepper and sweet paprika.
- Transfer to a jar and place in the refrigerator. After a few hours, this snack is ready to eat. Enjoy!
