Recipes for Christmas herring are circulating on the Internet in various forms, thanks to which you can prepare delicious dishes for family feasts. It is worth paying attention to “parson’s herrings”, which with such additions are unique and incredibly tasty. Although no one knows where their name comes from, they have been a hit at Christmas in many homes for years.
this is for many people a favorite snack for every day and for special occasions, but for some people they are associated only with Christmas. All recipes for appetizers and dishes with them in the main role turn out to be worth their weight in gold. Whether it’s a salad or pickles – Herrings reign supreme during Christmas in most Polish homes.
This year, it is worth choosing the mushroom version, which is full of deep aroma and a taste that will be remembered for a long time. They also arouse interest because of their quite intriguing name – why exactly the parish priest’s herring? No one knows the origins of this name or the source of the recipe, but it has been famous for years and even more remains a holiday hit.
The secret of the unique taste that distinguishes these herrings from others is addition of pickled mushroomsespecially butter mushrooms and bay boletes. Thanks to this, they fit perfectly into the Christmas atmosphere and they go well with other Christmas Eve dishes. They are prepared very quickly, so they can be made on Christmas Eve, but to let the flavors blend together, it is recommended to prepare them the day before.
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The priest’s herrings delight with their simplicity and multidimensional taste. I have been preparing them for the holidays for several years now guests always ask for more. So I usually prepare two portions, because there is no shortage of people who like this delicacy in my house. I always make them from this recipe To make the “parish herring” you need:
- 4-5 herring sheets a la matias
- A jar of marinated mushrooms (the best choice is butter mushrooms or bolete mushrooms)
- 1 red onion
- 4 tablespoons of oil
- Parsley
- 4-5 tablespoons of vinegar
Preparation method:
Start by soaking the herring flakes in water for about 3 hoursreplacing the water in the meantime. Drain them and cut them into pieces. Also cut the marinated mushrooms into cubes and the onion into slices. Also chop the parsley finely.
Mix the oil and vinegar in a bowl. Add all the chopped ingredients and finally add the herring. Mix everything thoroughly and Set aside in the fridge for several hours to let the flavors meld.
