Maatjes Herrings In Onion Marinade

Maatjes herrings in onion marinade 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 280g / 10 oz maatjes herrings, cut into pieces
• 200ml / ⅓ pt milk
• 200ml / ⅓ pt sour cream
• 1 onion, chopped small
• 1 green and 1 red apple unpeeled, chopped small
• Freshly ground pepper
• Paprika
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped

Method

1. Add maatjes to milk to steep for 30 minutes
2. Mix cream, onion and apple into a marinade
3. Strain herring, season with pepper and a little paprika. Add to marinade. Leave for several hours.
4. Arrange artfully on your best china plates.
5. Sprinkle with chives and paprika.