Herring and egg spread appetizer

Herring and egg sandwich spread is an affordable, delicious, and quick-to-make appetizer that can brighten up any everyday or festive table. It is a great idea for a filling snack and a wonderful addition to an elegant dinner or holiday feast.

Herring is an inexpensive fish that is exceptionally valuable for the human body. Unlike trout, salmon, and other premium fish varieties, herring is not farm-raised but caught in natural waters. Its meat is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are involved in lipid metabolism and help maintain the skin’s hydrolipid balance. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and support healthy brain function.

To make this herring appetizer more flavorful, spicy, and aromatic, add mustard powder. It is rich in vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties, as well as B vitamins that are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and maintaining cognitive function. Mustard also contains sinigrin, a unique biologically active compound that may inhibit the activity of certain pathogenic microorganisms and bacteria and promote blood circulation, indirectly supporting the body’s metabolic processes..

CraftOil offers a large and regularly updated selection of natural and healthy products. Our catalog always includes 100% natural mustard powder, made from mustard seed cake in our own mills equipped with special stainless-steel grinding equipment. We package the mustard powder on the day your order is placed in convenient paper bags and promptly ship orders throughout Ukraine and worldwide. We guarantee premium quality and freshness of all our products.

Ingredients

To make this spicy herring spread (3 servings), you will need:

• 250 g (8.8 oz) lightly salted herring fillet (spiced herring can also be used);
• 3 chicken eggs;
• 1 scant teaspoon mustard powder;
• 4–6 stems of green onions or fresh dill (for garnish);
• 1 lemon;
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise;

Step-by-step instructions

Finely chop the herring fillet with a knife or process it in a blender. If the fillet still has the skin on, remove it first.

Boil the eggs in water for approximately 20 minutes, until hard-boiled. Allow them to cool, peel them, and then cut them into small cubes or grate them.

Rinse the dill or green onion under running water and finely chop it. Rinse the lemon and pour boiling water over it. Cut it in half and set one half aside, as it will not be needed. Squeeze the juice from the other half by hand or using a citrus juicer.

Finally, combine all the ingredients. Place the herring, eggs, mustard powder, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 40–60 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the spread to chill.

Serve this herring and egg spread on slices of bread topped with fresh herbs, or use it as a flavorful addition to main dishes.

Notes:

This appetizer pairs perfectly with wheat bread, rye bread, buckwheat bread, and whole-grain crispbread. For an even spicier flavor, you can add a small amount of black cumin seed flour along with the mustard powder. Black cumin flour is always available from the Ukrainian online store CraftOil.