Finnish Herring Casserole
8 servings
60 minutes
Finnish herring casserole is a dish that embodies northern traditions of simplicity and heartiness. Herring, beloved in Finland for its rich flavor, combined with tender potatoes and spicy green onions creates a harmony reminiscent of sea breezes and warm family evenings. The casserole, soaked in a creamy egg mixture, acquires a soft texture and rich aroma that unfolds during baking. This dish is perfect for a cozy home dinner or as a main course on a festive table. It pairs wonderfully with a light salad and traditional Finnish bread, while its rich taste makes it a favorite among lovers of Scandinavian cuisine.
1
Boil the potatoes in their skins until half-cooked, peel and slice them into thin rounds.
- Potato: 1 kg
2
Cut the herring into small pieces and chop the onion finely.
- Lightly salted herring: 500 g
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
3
Grease the baking dish with butter, layer the potatoes overlapping, place herring on top, sprinkle everything with onion and drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Potato: 1 kg
- Lightly salted herring: 500 g
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
4
Bake in the oven at 190 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Beat the eggs with milk, pour this mixture over the casserole, and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Milk: 125 ml