Silakkapihvit

Ingredients

• 500 g Baltic herring filletsSubstitute: sardine fillets or anchovy fillets
• 60 g Butter, softenedSubstitute: margarine
• 3 tbsp Fresh dill, choppedSubstitute: dried dill
• 100 g Rye breadcrumbsSubstitute: regular breadcrumbs
• 1 whole Eggs
• 3 tbsp Rapeseed oilSubstitute: vegetable oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp White pepper
• 1 whole Lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix softened butter with chopped dill, salt, and white pepper

2. 2

   Lay herring fillets skin-side down and spread dill butter on the flesh side

3. 3

   Press two fillets together flesh-to-flesh to form a sandwich

4. 4

   Beat egg in a shallow bowl and spread rye breadcrumbs on a plate

5. 5

   Dip each herring sandwich in egg, then coat in rye breadcrumbs

6. 6

   Heat oil and a knob of butter in a skillet over medium heat

7. 7

   Fry herring patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy

8. 8

   Serve hot with lemon wedges, mashed potatoes, and a green salad