Pickled Herring Salad (Síld við Lauk)
Síld við Lauk, or Pickled Herring Salad, is a traditional dish from Faroese cuisine that combines the rich flavors of pickled herring with the freshness of onions and other simple ingredients. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a larger meal.
Ingredients
- 500g pickled herring fillets
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 4 boiled potatoes, diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the pickled herring fillets and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the herring, sliced onions, diced potatoes, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
- Gently fold in the sour cream until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large bowl Serving platter
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the Síld við Lauk with freshly baked bread or crispbread for a complete Faroese meal.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger onion flavor, marinate the sliced onions in vinegar for a few hours before adding them to the salad.
Cost
$15