Snack toasts with herring
16 servings
30 minutes
Snack toasts with herring are an elegant combination of traditional Russian appetizers and exquisite taste. Herring, known for its rich saltiness, harmonizes with the freshness of green apple, creating a subtle balance of flavors. Fragrant dill adds freshness to the composition, while unrefined sunflower oil reveals the rich character of the herring. Rye bread, lightly toasted to a golden crust, adds a textural crunch to the toasts. These snack toasts are perfect for festive gatherings and friendly meetings, especially when accompanied by strong drinks. Their history is rooted in Russian gastronomic tradition where herring has always been a beloved ingredient. The taste of these toasts evokes warm memories and creates a cozy atmosphere, making them a wonderful addition to any feast.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Fillet the herring and remove the bones.
- Herring: 200 g
3
Cut the herring fillet into very small cubes.
- Herring: 200 g
4
Cut the apple into the same small cubes.
- Green apples: 100 g
5
Chop the dill finely.
- Dill: 15 g
6
Mix herring, apple, and dill, and dress with sunflower oil.
- Herring: 200 g
- Green apples: 100 g
- Dill: 15 g
- Unrefined sunflower oil: 20 ml
7
Cut the bread into square pieces with sides of 4-5 cm.
- Rye bread: 200 g
8
Dry the pieces of bread in a pan without oil on both sides.
- Rye bread: 200 g
9
Serve herring salad on toast.
- Herring: 200 g
- Green apples: 100 g
- Dill: 15 g
- Unrefined sunflower oil: 20 ml
- Rye bread: 200 g
10
Serve snack toasts with hot drinks, garnished with dill sprigs.
- Dill: 15 g