Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings)
Silky oil-marinated herring with onion and allspice — Poland's festive-table staple.
- Total
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
A Polish way with herring: salted herring fillets marinated in oil with onion, allspice, pepper and bay until silky and savory. Śledź w oleju is a staple of the Polish festive table, especially Christmas Eve. Served with rye bread and a cold drink, the rich, oily fish and sharp onion are an acquired love that runs deep.
Ingredients
- 8 Herring
- 1 sliced Onion
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
Instructions
- Soak herring in cold water for at least 1 hour. If very salty, repeat, changing the water each time.
- Drain thoroughly and slice herring into bite-size pieces.
- Place in a jar large enough to accommodate the pieces and cover with oil, allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Close the jar.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before eating. This will keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
- Serve with finely chopped onion or onion slices, lemon, and parsley or dill.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fat
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
Adapted from thespruceeats.com. Rewritten and re-photographed by MealIdeas.
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