Silakka - Finnish Fried Baltic Herring

Ingredients

Baltic herring fillets

8

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Vegetable oil

1/2 cup, for frying

Fresh dill

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Sour cream

1/2 cup

Lemon wedges

to garnish

Instructions

1. Start by rinsing the Baltic herring fillets under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. This will be your coating for the herring fillets.
3. Dredge each herring fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the herring fillets.
5. Fry the herring fillets in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn a beautiful golden brown and become crispy.
6. Once fried, transfer the herring fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
7. For the dill-mustard sauce, mix together the chopped fresh dill, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and sour cream in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
8. Serve the crispy fried herring fillets with the tangy dill-mustard sauce on the side. Garnish the dish with fresh lemon wedges, providing a citrusy zing that complements the dish perfectly.
9. Enjoy your authentic Finnish Silakka, a true delight of Nordic cuisine!