There are probably few people who would not enjoy, for example, bread or canapés with a delicious fish spread from time to time. Did you know how special and refreshing a taste you can add to it with just a few drops of fruit juice? Try it too.
Who wouldn’t like her? It is not difficult to prepare, we only need a few ingredients, but the result is usually at the level of the best restaurants. Even the best recipe can still be improved – in the case of fish spread, for example, with a little lime juice and cottage cheese.
Quick, cheap and tasty – this is the spread according to the YouTube recipe by Chef Pepíkknedlík:
Source: Youtube
It is also possible in a light version
We often use spread butter for fish spread. This is possible and also very good, but if you want to create a light and fluffy snack, try using soft cottage cheese this time. For this, prepare a can of sardines in their own juice and make sure that there are not many bones in them. But you can also use other fish according to your own taste, for example smoked mackerel.
Just a few ingredients
The basic ingredients, which will make up most of the volume of the spread, then add one more spoonful of mayonnaise (can be replaced with white yogurt for dieters), finely chopped shallots, pepper and salt to taste, and possibly fresh herbs. This time there will also be an announced improvement – and that is about three teaspoons of lime juice for the mentioned amount. Of course, you can add more to your taste.
An ordinary fork will do
The procedure for preparing the fish spread is, as is the case with spreads, very simple. First drain the brine from the sardines and place them in a bowl. Inspect them for bones, then mash them with a fork. Then mix one soft cottage cheese and a spoonful of mayonnaise, spices, onion and prepared citrus juice into this fish mass.
Do you love herbs?
Those who would like to enhance this delicacy with fresh herbs have countless options to choose from, but according to the experts, thyme will “suit” it best, or fresh garlic for lovers of a sharper and more pronounced taste. You can also elevate the resulting effect to other dimensions with a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Use it according to your own imagination
The spread is ready, you just have to decide what to do with it. Canapés, which you decorate with walnuts for example, can be one of the excellent options. But you will certainly come up with a lot of other options as well. And if not – then enjoy it just spread on fresh bread. It will surely dazzle you even without big decorations.
Delicious, but also healthy
What else should we be aware of? Every food also affects the health of our body, and it is the same with sardines. Thanks to the high content of vitamin D, the B series, as well as calcium or selenium and other elements, they are an excellent helper in strengthening bones and act as part of the prevention against osteoporosis.
Sardines are a little miracle
Sardines are one of the best natural sources of essential omega 3 fatty acids in the world. Sardines provide both EPA and DHA, two types of essential fatty acids that the body uses to reduce inflammation, leading to improved heart health, better brain function, and reduced risk of chronic disease. Omega-3 fatty acids, on the other hand, act as protection against unwelcome mood swings, fight depression, help reduce the level of unwanted cholesterol, thereby taking care of the health of the heart and circulatory system. If none of what we have already listed appealed to you, you may be pleased to know that sardines, thanks to their high protein content, will make you feel full for a long time. And that’s the ideal situation when you’re trying to lose a few pounds after Christmas.
Sources: jimezdrave.cz, www.apetitonline.cz
