Forshmak

6 servings

35 minutes

Forshmak is a classic dish of Jewish cuisine with roots in Eastern Europe. It is an appetizer with a surprising combination of flavors: tender herring, sweet-sour apples, spicy onions, and a creamy mixture of egg and butter. The dish features a rich taste and airy texture, and its characteristic softness makes it ideal for spreading on crispy black bread toast. Forshmak is traditionally prepared for festive tables and family gatherings, serving as a symbol of home comfort. Chilling before serving allows the ingredients to better reveal their flavors, making the taste harmonious and rich. Forshmak is not just an appetizer but a tribute to traditions and the art of combining contrasting flavors in one dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 244.4
• Proteins: 15.3g
• Fats: 16.2g
• Carbohydrates: 8.7g

Ingredients

• Herring fillet: 2 pc
• Apple: 2 pc
• Red onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Butter: 40 g
• Lemon juice: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the products.

2. Cut the herring into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring fillet: 2 pieces

3. Clean the apples and remove the core.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces

4. Cut the apples into cubes like herring. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces
   • Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon

5. Chop the onion into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head

6. Boil the eggs hard and peel them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

7. Cut the protein into cubes, like herring and apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

8. Grate the yolk on a fine grater and mix it with softened butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Butter: 40 g

9. Combine all ingredients, add pepper, mix well, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Serve as an appetizer with toast made from black bread.