Rolmops with apples
4 servings
60 minutes
Rollmops with apples is a traditional dish of German cuisine that combines salted herring, a tangy marinade, and the gentle sweetness of apples. Historically, rollmops were a way to preserve fish for a long time and over time gained the status of an exquisite appetizer. Apples add fresh fruity notes that soften the rich flavor of herring, while spices provide aromatic complexity. The dish is served chilled and is perfect for festive gatherings and as a savory snack with beer. Through marination, the herring becomes tender and infused with vibrant flavors, while sour cream adds a delicate creamy texture upon serving. Rollmops with apples exemplify culinary mastery where simple ingredients transform into a harmonious blend of flavors.
1
Grate the peeled apples and onions on a coarse grater, add tomato paste and sugar. Mix everything and spread this mixture on lightly beaten pieces of herring.
- Apple: 80 g
- Onion: 40 g
- Tomato paste: 40 g
- Sugar: 20 g
- Herring: 400 g
2
Roll the fillet into tubes, place in porcelain or glass dish, add sliced apples, and pour with marinade made from water with vinegar, vegetable oil, spices, sugar, and tomato paste.
- Apple: 80 g
- Water: 80 ml
- Vinegar: 80 ml
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Black allspice: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Carnation: to taste
3
After 1-2 days, take the rollmops out of the marinade, place them in a salad bowl, pour with sour cream, and serve decorated with apple slices taken from the marinade.
- Sour cream: 80 g