Pickled apples

The recipe is taken from the book "Salads, fish and seafood appetizers.

Herring carpaccio is an exquisite interpretation of a classic Italian dish adapted to northern traditions. Tender slices of lightly salted herring, thinly sliced after freezing, retain their structure and reveal a rich flavor. Aromatic oil adds softness, while pickled apples, kohlrabi, and artichokes provide fresh, crunchy accents. The aioli sauce, creamy horseradish, and balsamic cream enrich the taste with spicy and creamy notes, creating harmony in every bite. This dish is perfect as an appetizer for festive dinners, allowing guests to enjoy an elegant combination of textures and flavors. Garnished with fresh herbs, herring carpaccio becomes a true work of gastronomic art that surprises with its simplicity and sophistication.

Balkan salad with flounder is a gastronomic journey into the heart of Serbian cuisine, where simplicity meets exquisite flavor. Flounder, gently fried to a golden crust, adds a rich marine note to the dish. Crunchy white cabbage, pickled apples and cucumbers create a harmony of sweet and sour, adding freshness and lightness to the salad. Boiled eggs contribute softness and nutrition, while mayonnaise binds the ingredients together for an even richer taste. The salad is served in a mound, garnished with pickled vegetables, making it not only delicious but also aesthetically appealing. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as an appetizer on a festive table, highlighting the richness of Balkan flavors.