Omelette appetizer with herring and cream cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Omelet appetizer with herring and cream cheese is an original combination of simple ingredients that creates a rich flavor and delicate texture. The roots of this dish trace back to European cuisine, where snack omelets with unusual fillings are popular. Crispy fried potatoes provide a base for the dish, eggs add lightness, and aromatic garlic and dill bring freshness. Herring, with its piquant saltiness, harmoniously complements the cream cheese, creating a balance of flavors. This appetizer is perfect for festive tables or buffets: miniature triangles are easily served on cocktail sticks and look impressive. The combination of the omelet's softness, the filling's tenderness, and a slight saltiness makes this dish not only tasty but also memorable.
1
Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and fry in vegetable oil.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Peel the garlic and mash it with a pinch of salt and pepper using the flat side of a knife.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Mash the fried potatoes with a fork, add garlic and beaten eggs, and mix everything.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
5
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a pan, add the potato-egg mixture, cover with a lid, and fry for 3 minutes. Flip and fry the omelet on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
6
Chop the dill finely.
- Dill: 1 bunch
7
Finely chop the herring, add half of the dill, cheese, and mix everything.
- Herring: 300 g
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Cream cheese: 4 tablespoons
8
Cut the omelet in half lengthwise and slice into small triangles.
9
Sprinkle the bottom part of each triangle with dill, spread with a filling of herring and cheese, and cover with the top part. Then cut into even smaller pieces and pierce with cocktail sticks.
- Dill: 1 bunch