Real Odesa forshmak: a recipe for a healthy appetizer from the cook

Herring is a very tasty, healthy and budget-friendly fish that contains the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which protect the heart and blood vessels. Herring can be used to make delicious appetizers, as well as spreads and sandwiches.

The cook shared on Instagram a recipe for a delicious Odesa-style forshmak made with apple and butter.

Ingredients:

• Lightly salted herring - 1 pc.
• Boiled egg - 1 pc.
• Onion - 1/2 pc.
• Sour apple - 1/2 pc.
• Butter - 1 tbsp.
• Black pepper to taste
• Lemon juice (if the apple is not sour)

Method of preparation:

1. Peel the herring from the skin and bones and chop the fillet with a knife.

2. Grate the egg, onion and apple, add the butter. If the apple is not sour, you can add lemon juice and mix well.

3. Add the herring and mix everything thoroughly again and you're ready to eat!

Serve with black bread and green onions, and add a piece of herring on top.