Matjes with a twist

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 avocados
• 550 g matjes fillet(s)
• 450 g yogurt
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 pinches of salt
• 1 pinch(s) of pepper
• 4 tbsp chives, dried

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 50 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

avocado

Peel the pre-ripened avocados, place them in a bowl, and mash them with a fork. If you want to use a crunchy avocado, you’ll also need to peel it. However, it only needs to be diced. Then add this avocado to the bowl as well. Peel and dice the garlic and sprinkle with salt. Let it rest briefly (5 minutes), then mash it with a knife and add it to the avocados. Now add the yogurt. You can use very low-fat yogurt, as both herring and avocado contain fat. Cut the herring into strips and add it to the avocado mixture. Then add the chives and season with pepper and salt if desired. Be careful with the salt when seasoning—it will retain its flavor. Now let it rest briefly to infuse (about 45 minutes). One more tip: Unlike guacamole, the acidity of the yogurt means you don’t need to add lemon juice if you eat it right away. This is a recipe to experiment with and vary as you like. To add a bit of bite, you can combine a pre-ripened avocado with a still crunchy avocado.