Herring riette with cheese and egg
2 servings
10 minutes
Herring rillettes with cheese and egg is a delicate appetizer with a vibrant flavor that embodies the harmony of sea freshness and creamy softness. Its origin can be traced to French culinary tradition, where rillettes is a paste-like dish perfect for serving on bread. Here, the classic rillettes takes on a new interpretation thanks to the rich flavor of herring, the subtle acidity of wine vinegar, and the spiciness of parmesan. The creamy texture created with butter and boiled eggs makes it incredibly tender, while dark bread serves as an excellent base that enhances the flavor accents. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings, friendly gatherings, or simply as an original alternative to traditional appetizers.
1
Boil the eggs almost hard.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
Chop the onion coarsely.
- Onion: 0.5 head
3
Cut the herring into small pieces.
- Canned herring: 150 g
4
Send onion and fish to the blender.
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Canned herring: 150 g
5
Chop the eggs coarsely.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
6
Add them to the blender and pepper.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Add butter.
- Butter: 1 piece
8
Whip the mixture, but not to a puree consistency.
9
Add cheese.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons
10
Pour in the wine vinegar.
- Red wine vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon
11
Whip again to the state of riette.
12
Serve with any kind of dark bread.
