An alternative to the well-known and beloved forshmak is herring and cottage cheese pate. Easier to prepare, with fewer ingredients, and taste great. Great spread for sandwiches!
Summary
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 20 minutes |
| Course | Appetizer |
Ingredients
Ingredients- Lightly salted herring – 400 g
- Cottage cheese – 200 g
- Sour cream – 100 g
- Green onions – 2-3 pcs. (40 g)
For the filling (optional):
- Bread – 8-9 slices (300 g)
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Pin Recipe Instructions
- Separate the herring fillet from the bones and cut it into small pieces.
- Rinse green onions, dry, and chop finely with a knife.
- Combine herring fillets and cottage cheese in a blender bowl.
- Whisk on high speed for about 3-4 minutes, until smooth.
- Combine the herring-curd mass, sour cream, and green onions in a bowl (if desired, a little green onion can be set aside for serving). Stir the pate thoroughly.
- Cut the bread into slices about 1 cm thick.
- Spread the paste on the bread.
- Sprinkle with green onions.
Enjoy your meal!
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