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Holiday Herring

Cultural Context

Originating from Lithuania, Holiday Herring is a traditional dish served during festive occasions, particularly Christmas and Easter. It reflects the importance of herring in Baltic cuisine, often celebrated for its flavor and nutritional value. The dish showcases a beautiful layering of ingredients, making it a centerpiece on holiday tables. While it remains a staple in Lithuania, variations can be found throughout Eastern Europe, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

LithuanianLTmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb herring
1 cup celery root, diced
1 cup butter pumpkin, diced
1 cup leek, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups beets, grated

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

herring

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel provides similar flavor and texture.

1

Pour oil into a pan and heat it up.

2

Fry celery root, butter pumpkin, and bell pepper for a few minutes.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic and mix well.

4

Add 3 teaspoons of horseradish, a little bit of salt, and black pepper to the vegetables.

5

Let the fried vegetables cool off.

6

Cut the herring into pieces.

7

Add the cooled fried vegetables on top of the herring.

8

Sprinkle some black pepper on top.

Cooking Techniques

filletingboilinglayeringgarnishing

Equipment Needed

knifecutting boardmixing bowlserving dishgrater

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

SilkėŠventinė silkė

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