Scandinavian style fried herring sandwich
4 servings
30 minutes
A Scandinavian fried herring sandwich is a culinary heritage of the northern seas. In Norway, herring is not just fish but part of the national gastronomy; it is prepared in various ways, and this recipe conveys the depth of its flavor. The tender herring fillet fried to a golden crust combines with the aroma of Dijon and sweet mustard, creating a balance of spice and softness. Freshness from red onion and dill complements the composition, while crispy bread completes the texture. This sandwich is not only nutritious but also convenient – it can be served as a snack or light lunch. The aromas of the sea, spices, and fresh herbs make it unforgettable, like a breeze from the coast of Norway.
1
Thaw the herring, wash it well, cut off the head and fins, gut it, remove the skin and fillet it. Pat the fillet dry with a napkin.
- Herring: 2 pieces
2
Slice the bread and lightly toast it in a toaster or in a pan without oil.
- Wheat flour: 50 g
3
Cut the fillet into small pieces the size of bread.
4
Coat the fillet in flour and set aside.
5
Slice the onion into rings. Finely chop the dill.
- Red onion: 2 pieces
- Dill: 1 bunch
6
Mix Dijon and sweet mustard.
- Honey mustard: 4 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
7
Coat the herring fillet in flour again, shaking off the excess.
- Wheat flour: 50 g
8
Fry pieces of herring in hot oil on both sides until cooked. Add salt if needed.
- Herring: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
9
Place the fried fillet on a napkin and blot excess oil.
10
Make a sandwich: bread, herring, mustard, onion, dill, black pepper.
- Herring: 2 pieces
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Honey mustard: 4 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Red onion: 2 pieces
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Ground black pepper: to taste