Ukrainian Three Onion Marinated Herring (Zakusky Z Oseledtsia) Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Three Onion Marinated Herring (Zakusky Z Oseledtsia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole salted herrings (each 1 lb./500g); 1 1/4 cups water; 2/3 cup white vinegar; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 carrot; 1 white onion; 1 red onion; 1 leek (green part only); 3 bay leaves; 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 10 whole allspice; 10 whole white peppercorns; 10 whole cloves

Servings: persons

3 whole salted herrings (each 1 lb./500g)
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 carrot
1 white onion
1 red onion
1 leek (green part only)
3 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
10 whole allspice
10 whole white peppercorns
10 whole cloves

1
In large glass, stainless steel or plastic bowl, soak herring in cold water to cover for 12 to 24 hours, changing water 2 or 3 times. Drain and pat dry. With very sharp knife, slit stomach and remove insides. Make shallow cut along back and fillet each herring, always keeping knife pointed at an angle toward bones and interior and making short cutting strokes. Remove any tiny bones remaining in fillets. Leave skin on and cut herring into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
2
In small saucepan combine 1 1/4 cups water, vinegar and sugar. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until cool.
3
Peel carrot and cut thinly on the diagonal. Cut onions and leek into thin slices. In glass bowl or wide mouthed jar with 8-cup capacity, layer herring chunks with vegetables, bay leaves and spices. Cover with cooled pickling liquid. Cover bowl or jar and marinate for ate least 2 days in refrigerator.
4
To serve, remove herring and vegetables from liquid. Arrange attractively on place with vegetables mounded in centre and herring around edge. Makes about 30 pieces of herring.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole salted herrings (each 1 lb./500g), 1 1/4 cups water, 2/3 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Three Onion Marinated Herring (Zakusky Z Oseledtsia) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ukrainian Three Onion Marinated Herring (Zakusky Z Oseledtsia)

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