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Silli ja Uudet Perunat - Silli ja Uudet Perunat is a cherished Finnish delicacy that captures the essence of summer with its delightful combination of pickled herring and tend

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Silli ja Uudet Perunat

Silli ja Uudet Perunat is a cherished Finnish delicacy that captures the essence of summer with its delightful combination of pickled herring and tender new potatoes. This refreshing dish is often enjoyed during Midsummer celebrations, where families gather to savor the flavors of the season. The creamy sour cream dressing, paired with the aromatic dill and crisp red onion, perfectly complements the rich taste of the herring and the earthy notes of the new potatoes, making it a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a light side.

Serves 4

Ingredients

New potatoes
1 kg, washed
Pickled herring fillets
400g, drained and sliced
Red onion
1 medium, thinly sliced
Sour cream
200g
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons
Fresh dill
2 tablespoons, chopped
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add the new potatoes and cover them with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
  2. While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Slice the pickled herring fillets into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  4. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
  5. In a large serving dish, layer the sliced red onion, pickled herring, and new potatoes.
  6. Drizzle the prepared sour cream mixture over the layered ingredients and sprinkle with fresh dill.
  7. Gently toss all components together to ensure the flavors are well distributed.
  8. For best results, refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve chilled, accompanied by slices of hearty rye bread for a traditional touch.

Tips

  • 💡 For a twist, try adding capers or diced cucumber to the salad for extra crunch and flavor.
  • 💡 If you can't find new potatoes, you can use small waxy potatoes instead.
  • 💡 This dish pairs beautifully with chilled white wine or aquavit, a traditional Scandinavian spirit.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course / Side Dish Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Calories: 380 Fat: 22g Carbs: 32g Protein: 15g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 3g

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