Herring took an honorable place on our tables. Dishes from this product are great. A herring salad is an original Russian delicacy. Herring can be bought in supermarkets or in markets in a salty, smoked, dried or fresh form. In this article, lovers of this fish offer several options for cooking salads. But first, find out whether herring is useful or harmful.
All about herring: composition, useful properties and harm
This fish contains a huge amount of protein, its composition includes essential amino acids. Herring is rich in vitamins of groups A, B and D, Omega 3 fatty acid, which can prevent blood clots in the vessels and improve blood flow. The fish is saturated with minerals: potassium, cobalt, calcium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus. And in terms of iodine even beef is superior.
Fresh herring contains:
- proteins (17.5 grams);
- fats (2 grams);
- carbohydrates (zero grams).
The use of this fish reduces the risk of diseases of the cardiovascular system, prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
Many believe that fish oil can replace herring, but this is not so. It does not contain as many vitamins, proteins, antioxidants as in fish.
The calorie content of salted fish is 261 Kcal, smoked 218 Kcal, fried 180 Kcal, pickled 155 Kcal, fresh 88 Kcal.
Herring contains many small bones. Use it with extreme caution. Do not get involved in salted fish for people suffering from high blood pressure, edema, kidney disease. Herbs containing many spices can cause allergies.
Be sure to check the fish for freshness when buying. So that there are no rancid places anywhere.
So, herring is a nutritious product that contributes to the better functioning of the nervous, digestive and circulatory systems. But use it sparingly.
Fish cutting
First of all, remove the skin. First remove the head and entrails. Rinse the carcass thoroughly. Make an incision on the back and at the same time pull out the fins. Pick up the skin from the top and pull it down. Take off like a glove. Then grab the fish by the tail and pull. The fish should split into two halves. Thus, you will get rid of the ridge. It remains to pull out the ribs, do it manually, and remove small bones with tweezers. Everything, the fish is ready for cooking.
Herring salad with photo and step by step recipe
What dish can not a single Russian feast do without? Of course, without a herring under a fur coat. A classic recipe is presented to your attention, which is a bit modernized.
The main ingredients :
- mayonnaise (one can);
- salted herring (one piece);
- two sour apples;
- beets (two pieces);
- two carrots;
- onion (one piece);
- potatoes (four pieces);
- salt;
- vinegar (two tsp);
- water.
Step by step cooking
Clean herring of skin and bones. Cut into small slices. Set aside for now. Take beets, potatoes and carrots. Wash thoroughly from dirt. Then boil each product separately. Cool and peel. Then rub the vegetables separately each. Now prepare the onion. Peel it from the husk, chop finely. Take a small bowl and lay the bow. Pour boiling water over it. Add vinegar. Mix well. Leave on for fifteen minutes so that bitterness leaves the bow. Then drain the water. Wash the apples, peel, remove the core and seeds. Grate and immediately mix with onions so that the apple mass does not darken. Season this mixture with mayonnaise. And start spreading the salad from the herring in layers:
- potatoes;
- herring;
- a mixture of apples and onions;
- carrot;
- beet.
Salt and coat each layer with mayonnaise. Put the herring salad in the refrigerator. The dish will be ready in a couple of hours!
Smoked Herring Salad
The main ingredients :
- one herring (can be hot or cold smoked);
- salt (pinch);
- three chicken eggs;
- rice (half a glass);
- spice;
- green onions (bunch);
- mayonnaise;
- dill (bunch).
Boil the rice as indicated on the package. And then take herring and cleanse it of bones and skin. Cut into small pieces. Cook chicken eggs. Cool and chop. Combine rice, herring and eggs in a bowl. Add finely chopped herbs, salt and spices to them. Season with mayonnaise. This herring salad is best served chilled.
Herring Salad with Mushrooms
You will need the following products :
- herring fillet (best salted);
- sea salt (to taste);
- champignons (250 grams);
- ground pepper;
- green onions (bunch);
- tomatoes (two medium);
- red onion (one piece).
For cheese sauce :
- cottage cheese (three tablespoons);
- mayonnaise (one hundred grams);
- sour cream (three tablespoons).
How to make a salad
Take fresh champignons. Wash it. Cut them into slices. Then boil the mushrooms in salt water until cooked. Throw them in a colander to glass the water. Transfer to a bowl and leave for now. Slice the tomatoes. Cut the herring fillet into slices. Chop the onion rings. Mix all the sliced products, salt, season. Make dressing for dressing. Wipe the cottage cheese through a sieve. If you purchased fine-grained, then this is not necessary. Then beat with mayonnaise and sour cream (best blender) to get a homogeneous mass. Season with sauce. Then lay out the plates and sprinkle with herbs. Ready salad with herring and mushrooms.
Sometimes from the most ordinary products such culinary masterpieces are obtained. Bon Appetit!