SWEDISH PICKLED HERRING INLAGD SILL MED Vinegar

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while distilled vinegar is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

herring

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel is a healthier fish option, while sardines are often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavor notes of bay leaves.

Prepare a pot for the marinade.

Add 0.5 cup of water and 300 ml of white vinegar to the pot.

Add salt, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and chili flakes to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, add 300 ml of sugar and stir until dissolved.

Remove the pot from heat and let the marinade cool.

In a separate bowl, combine flour and bread crumbs for coating the fish.

Take the herring and coat it with the flour and bread crumbs mixture using your hands or chopsticks.

Set the coated herring aside on a plate.

It's recommended to prepare the herring at least two days in advance for better flavor infusion.

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