Stegt sild i Eddike is a classic Danish dish combining the savory richness of fried herring with a sharp vinegar marinade, gently balanced by sugar and fragrant dill. Simple yet distinctive, it benefits from resting time so flavors can fully develop.
Traditional
Nordic
Fish
Stegt sild i Eddike
Stegt sild i Eddike is a Danish recipe of fried herring marinated in a sweet-and-sour vinegar sauce with onions and dill.
Ingredients
- Herring 6
- Flour 100 g
- Butter or margarine 60 g
- Onions 2
- White vinegar 400 ml
- Sugar 40 g
- Dill or wild fennel to taste
Tools
- Pot
- Pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
Instructions
- Clean the herring, split them in half and remove all bones.
- Coat them lightly with flour on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add the herring.
- Cook gently over low heat for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Arrange the herring on a serving dish and cover with sliced onions.
- Prepare the sauce by reducing water, vinegar and sugar over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Let the sauce cool slightly and pour it over the herring.
- Garnish with dill or wild fennel and let rest for a few hours before serving.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
360 kcal
360 kcal
Fat
22 g
22 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
24 g
Protein
24 g
24 g
Sugar
10 g
10 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
520 mg
520 mg
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