Classic Swedish Herring Salad (Gubbröra)

Classic Swedish Herring Salad (Gubbröra)

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A delicious and easy-to-make Swedish herring salad, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. This recipe uses simple ingredients and provides step-by-step instructions for a satisfying culinary experience.

AppetizerEasySwedish

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 3.00 mediumPotatoes(Russet or Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 4.00 Eggs(Large eggs)
  • 1.00 Onion(Yellow or white)
  • 1.00 tablespoonButter(Unsalted)
  • 1.00 canHerring(Matjes or similar)
  • 1.00 cupSour Cream(Full-fat for best flavor)
  • 0.50 bunchDill(Freshly chopped)
  • 0.50 bunchGreen Onions(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 to tasteSalt(Sea salt preferred)
  • 1.00 to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 6.00 slicesCrackers/Bread(Rye bread or crackers)

Instructions

1

Boil potatoes until tender. Hard-boil eggs. Let both cool.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Chop onion and sauté in butter until softened. Let cool.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Drain herring, reserving the liquid.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Dice the herring.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Peel and dice potatoes and eggs.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Whisk together sour cream, herring liquid, dill, and green onions. Combine with potatoes, eggs, onion, and herring.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Serve on crackers or rye bread.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with extra dill, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes