Creamy Swedish Herring Salad (Gubbröra)

Creamy 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 features a creamy base with potatoes, eggs, and fresh herbs.

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Equipment Needed

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 3.00 mediumPotatoes(Russet or Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 4.00 Eggs(Hard-boiled)
  • 1.00 Onion(Yellow or white)
  • 1.00 tablespoonButter(Unsalted)
  • 1.00 can (200g)Matjes Herring(Drain well)
  • 1.00 cupSour Cream(Full-fat for best flavor)
  • 0.50 bunchDill(Freshly chopped)
  • 0.50 bunchGreen Onions(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 to tasteSalt
  • 1.00 to tasteBlack Pepper

Instructions

1

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

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Finely chop onion. Sauté in butter until softened. Let cool.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Drain herring. Flake into small pieces.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Peel and dice potatoes and eggs.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Combine sour cream, herring juice, dill, and green onions.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Add potatoes, eggs, onion, and herring to the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Serve on crackers or rye bread. Garnish with extra dill.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

9

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Swedish herring salad!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

Estimated time: 1 minutes