Marinated herring

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 pt. fish fillet(s) (matje herring)
• 1 large onion(s), finely sliced
• 2 gherkins, finely diced
• 300 ml buttermilk
• 100 g sour cream or creme fraiche
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest time approx. 8 hours; Total time approx. 8 hours 15 minutes

in buttermilk

Wash the herring and, if too salty, soak it in cold water for a while, then pat dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with 2 tablespoons of sour cream or crème fraîche and add the oil. Add the herring, onion, and 1-2 gherkins. Cover and let stand in the refrigerator overnight. Serve with boiled potatoes.