Iwashi (Pacific pilchard/sardine)
A smallish fatty sea fish with tender meat and a rich 'herring' taste, traditionally spice-cured, whole with onion, oil and potatoes and onto sandwiches.
Iwashi (Pacific pilchard/sardine) is a smallish fatty sea fish with tender meat, fine bones, a rich 'herring' taste and a high omega-3 content, traditionally spice-cured (with sugar and spices). It is eaten whole with onion, vegetable oil and boiled potatoes, put onto open sandwiches, into salads, and also fried, baked and smoked.
Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product
Iwashi (Pacific pilchard/sardine), Raw: Calories 195.0 kcal, Proteins 16.4 grams, Fats 13.9 grams, Carbohydrates 0.0 grams per 100 g of product.
Recipes with this ingredient
A sandwich with herring and avocado is a harmony of the rich flavor of smoked fish and the creamy texture of avocado. This recipe was born from the search for simple yet refined combinations and is perfect for those who appreciate elegance in simple dishes. Crispy rye bread serves as a sturdy base for the tender avocado that turns into silky puree, while pieces of aromatic herring complement the composition with a rich taste of the sea. Parsley or cilantro adds freshness and lightness, while a pinch of salt and pepper brings completeness. This sandwich can be served as an original appetizer, snack, or light dinner, enjoying the richness of textures and flavor nuances. This dish is an ideal balance of simplicity and sophistication suitable for both everyday meals and special moments.
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Herring under a fur coat, like some other popular "mayonnaise" snacks, appeared relatively recently - half a century ago. The first written mentions of it can be found in the culinary literature of the sixties. And there, it is made not with mayonnaise, but with sour cream. Of the old recipes, the closest to herring under a fur coat are "herring for snacks" by Pelageya Aleksandrova-Ignatyeva (1909). Rumor has it that the dish in the form in which we know it now migrated to Great and Little and White Russia from the Baltics. Although no one knows for sure.
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