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Śledzie w Śmietanie

5-Ingredient Śledzie w Śmietanie Recipe – Creamy Bliss in 1 Bowl!


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including soaking and chilling)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Śledzie w Śmietanie is a traditional Polish dish featuring herring in a creamy sour cream sauce, often served cold as an appetizer.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 fillets of salted herring
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the herring fillets in cold water for 2 hours to remove excess salt.
  2. Drain and pat dry the herring, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and black pepper.
  4. Add the herring pieces and sliced onion to the sauce, gently stirring to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar and lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes or dark rye bread.
  • For best flavor, prepare a day ahead.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Polish herring, śledzie w śmietanie, herring in sour cream, cold appetizer