📍 Where this dish comes from: Kraków · Rynek Główny / Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
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Śledź — marinated herring — is a fixture of Polish holiday tables and everyday zakąska spreads alike, usually served in oil with onion or in a cream sauce. This version keeps the classic oil-and-onion style, which needs nothing more than a good overnight rest in the fridge to come together.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb herring fillets salted or pickled, drained
- 2 medium onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or other neutral oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp allspice berries
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cut herring fillets into 1-inch pieces.
- Layer herring and sliced onion in a glass jar or container.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice together.
- Pour the oil mixture over the herring and onion, pressing down gently to submerge.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, ideally overnight, for the flavors to develop.
- Serve cold, straight from the jar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 190kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Herring is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart and brain health.
- A naturally low-carb dish that fits easily into a ketogenic eating pattern.
- Onion provides prebiotic fiber that supports gut health.