Forshmak
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Forshmak
Forshmak is probably the most authentically Jewish herring recipe. The word itself is Yiddish for "pre-taste"--that is, an appetizer, meant to set your taste buds going. There are many varieties of forshmak--probably as many as there were shtetls in Eastern Europe. This one originates in Haschevato, Ukraine, the small village where my father's side of the family comes from.
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- Ready Time : 0 min
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 nicely sized herrings, fillets separated
- 1 sour apple, peeled and cored
- 2-3 pieces white bread, soaked in water or milk (squeeze out the liquid before using)
- 2-3 hard-boiled eggs, yolks separated from whites
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- a few scallions, chopped
Directions
In a food processor, blend the fish fillets, apple, egg-whites, and bread. Add the oil and vinegar, mix thoroughly, and place the mixture in a dish.
Crumble the egg yolk and scallions on top. Refrigerate before serving.
Forshmak is particularly good served on black Russian bread, but you can put it on healthy spelt crackers, too.
Recipe by Jake Marmer.
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In the photo the ingredients appear to be hand chopped, more rustic than having been in a processor . . .