Herring is one of the basic ingredients of numerous dishes that are prepared for holidays in Polish homes. You can use them to make an appetizer and many other dishes. This year it is worth betting on something unusual tasty combination of herrings and pickled mushrooms, which is called “parish herring”. Ease of preparation and delightful taste make this dish definitely worth introducing to the Christmas menu.
Many people cannot imagine a Christmas table without herrings. However, this year it is worth choosing a slightly more expressive version. They certainly are parish priest’s herring, an iconic dish that combines fish with pickled mushrooms, onion and parsley.
This version of herring is extremely simple and quick to prepareso you can prepare it at your leisure, preferably in advance. Prepared appropriately in advance stored in the refrigerator, they will have time to “overwhelm with flavor”, which will make them even more expressive and aromatic.
However, one thing is certain. The priest’s herrings will delight everyone with their tasteso it’s worth having them on the Christmas Eve table. This is a classic dish that fits in flavors of Polish cuisine, which will certainly make your time at the holiday table more enjoyable.
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Parish priest’s herring is a simple dish that requires only a few ingredients. However, they combine in such a great way that it creates a distinctive dish perfect for the holiday table. Therefore To prepare the parish priest’s herring, you will need the following ingredients:
- 5 herring sheets a la matias
- A jar of pickled mushrooms (330 ml)
- 1 medium onion (white or red)
- Parsley
- ¼ cup of vegetable oil
- Pepper and salt to taste
- Optional: 5 tablespoons of vinegar
Preparation method:
Preparations start by soaking the herrings in cold water for about 2-3 hoursreplacing the water every hour in the meantime. Then Drain the fillets and cut them into 2-3 cm long pieces. Also cut the mushrooms into cubes and the onion into slices, and chop the parsley finely.
Mix the oil and vinegar in a bowl (or skip this step), then add the mushrooms and remaining ingredients to the mixture. Finally, add the herring and mix everything. It’s best to put the dish in the fridge for at least a few hours to let the flavors mingle. Enjoy your meal!
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