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Name: Authentic German Matjes Herring Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 12 fresh Matjes herring fillets (about 500g); 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole black peppercorns; 5 whole allspice berries; 250 ml white vinegar (5% acidity); 100 ml water; 50 g sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 250 ml sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for frying onions if preferred); 4 German pickles (Gewürzgurken), sliced; 2 medium potatoes, boiled and sliced (optional, for serving); 1 apple, thinly sliced (optional, for serving)

Matjes Herring

🇩🇪 Germany

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Marinated herring fillets often served with onions and sour cream.

German

Herring

Seafood

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