Pickled herring is a simple and tasty dish that is ideal for both an everyday dinner and a holiday table.. Thanks to a special marinade, the fish acquires a delicate taste and retains its freshness for several days.

necessary ingredients.

To prepare pickled herring you will need:.

5 kg herring.

2 onions.

2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil for serving.

For the marinade:.

5 tablespoons salt.

5 tablespoons 30% vinegar (or 1 tbsp. spoon 70% vinegar essence).

5 liters of cold boiled water.

optional: bay leaf and peppercorns.

preparing fish.

Salaka is a fish that is quite easy to prepare for marinating.. First you need to remove the head, pull out the insides and rinse the fish thoroughly under cold water.. Then cut it into small pieces or leave it whole if you prefer.. Place fish in a bowl ready to marinate.

preparing the marinade.

For the marinade, mix all ingredients: salt, vinegar and cold water. It is important not to heat the marinade to preserve all the beneficial substances of the vinegar.. If desired, you can add a bay leaf and a few black peppercorns, which will give the dish additional flavor..

marinating fish.

Pour marinade over the prepared fish and leave it for 1-2 days in a cool place.. During this time, the fish will absorb all the aromas of the marinade, and the taste will become bright and rich..

serving the dish.

After the fish is marinated, drain the marinade and lay out the herring in layers, alternating with chopped onion rings. Drizzle vegetable oil on top to enhance the flavor of the fish.. Bay leaves and peppercorns can be left in the marinade or added directly to the herring when serving.

marinade variations.

Depending on what kind of vinegar you have on hand, you can adjust its proportions. If you have 9% vinegar, use 125g vinegar and 375ml water. For a weaker 5-6% vinegar you will need 1 glass of vinegar and 1 glass of water. For a strong 70% essence, 1 tablespoon and 0. 5 liters of water.

Marinated herring is not only tasty, but also a healthy dish that is easy to prepare at home.. Its simplicity makes it a great addition to any table..

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