Authentic forshmak recipe: how to cook the legendary dish

Erika IlyinaLS Food
Recipe for an appetizer. Source: depositphotos.com

Forshmak is a traditional Jewish dish that became a staple in the diets of millions of Ukrainians many decades ago. It is made from chopped herring, sour apple, and other ingredients, forming a spread of incredible flavor that is a great appetizer.

There are many recipes for making forshmak, but today we bring to your attention its authentic recipe. It was shared on Instagram by food blogger Valentyna Kushch. Thanks to him, you will finally taste what a real Jewish forshmak should be like.

Authentic forshmak recipe: how to cook the legendary dish

Ingredients

  • Herring - 2 pieces
  • Boiled eggs - 2 pcs
  • Sour apple - 1 pc
  • Medium onion - 1 pc
  • Butter - 70-90 gr
  • Bun - 1 pc
  • Milk for soaking

Method of preparation

1.Peel the center of the middle from the bones to form a fillet that is finely chopped with a knife.

Authentic forshmak recipe: how to cook the legendary dish

2. Remove the crust from the bun and soak the flesh in milk.

3. Peel the apple, grate it and add it to the herring.

Authentic forshmak recipe: how to cook the legendary dish

4. Grate the boiled eggs and onion and add to the total mass.

5. Squeeze the bun from the excess liquid and add it to the herring.

Authentic forshmak recipe: how to cook the legendary dish

6. Add soft butter and mix thoroughly.

7. Serve with black bread toast.

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