Crispy Herring Toast
Scandinavian open-faced sandwich with brined herring, crunchy rye toast, and pickled onions. Ready in 10 minutes — no cooking required.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 200 g jarred herring in brine
- 4 slices rye bread
- ½ medium red onion
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Slice the red onion into thin half-moons. Toss with vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Toast the rye bread until golden and crispy on both sides.
- 3
Butter each slice of toast while still warm.
- 4
Layer 3–4 pieces of herring on each toast, then top with pickled onions.
- 5
Sprinkle fresh dill over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
- toaster or toaster oven
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