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Herring and Apple Skewers — Quick Snack for Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Dinner Snacks 25 min Easy 28 wyświetleń ~15.85 PLN - (0)
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Delicate skewers of herring, apple, and pickled cucumber are a classic, quick Christmas snack — aromatic, easy to prepare, and served as finger food. The combination of salty matjes with sour apple and crunchy cucumber creates a distinct contrast of flavors and textures: fatty, creamy herring, juicy apple, and tangy cucumber. They are perfect for the holiday table, among cold appetizers, as part of a snack platter, or as part of a larger buffet. They look impressive arranged on a platter, decorated with fresh parsley or capers — they have a beautiful contrast of colors (pink herring, red onion accents, green cucumber). The recipe is quick (about 25 minutes of preparation), requires only simple tools, and does not involve baking.

Składniki (9)

Servings:
4
  • Salted herring (matias fillets) 400 g
  • Apple (firm, sour, e.g. gray renet) 1 szt.
  • Pickled cucumber 1.2 szt.
  • Red onion 1 szt.
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Parsley 1 pęczek
  • Capers (optional) 20 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~15.85 PLN (3.96 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparing the herring

1

Check the herring fillets: if they are in brine or very salty, transfer them to a strainer and rinse under a short stream of cold water for 20-30 seconds to remove excess salt. Then, dry the fillets with a paper towel and place them on a cutting board. Cut the fillets into strips about 2 cm wide. If they are thick, you can cut them into smaller pieces to easily skewer them on toothpicks.

Ingredients: Salted herring (matias fillets)
Use a sharp kitchen knife and a cutting board with a non-slip base. If the fillets have skin, remove it with your fingers or a knife (it should come off easily). Do not rinse the herring for too long, as it will lose its flavor.

Preparation of vegetables and apple

2

Wash the apple and pickled cucumber. Trim the ends of the apple, cut it into quarters, remove the core with a sharp knife, and then dice the flesh into cubes about 1–1.5 cm on each side. Slice the pickled cucumber into pieces 0.5–1 cm thick; if a slice is large, cut it in half. Peel the onion and slice it into very thin half-moons: cut the onion in half, place the flat side on the cutting board, and slice with a sharp knife at an angle to create thin half-moons.

Ingredients: Apple (firm, sour, e.g. gray renet), Pickled cucumber, Red onion
Use a small, sharp knife for precise apple slicing. To avoid tearing up from the onion, a chilled onion is less irritating when chopped quickly; you can also chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes before cutting.

Marinade

3

In a small bowl, mix the rapeseed oil with the lemon juice and two pinches of freshly ground pepper. Stir vigorously with a teaspoon for about 10–15 seconds until the ingredients combine and an emulsion forms (a slightly milky suspension of oil in the juice).

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Lemon juice, Black pepper
Use a small bowl or jar and a fork. If you want, you can mix with a hand mixer on low speed for 5 seconds to achieve a more stable emulsion. Do not add salt — the herring is already salty.

Combining ingredients

4

In a large bowl, gently mix the sliced herring with pieces of apple, cucumber slices, and half of the chopped onion. Drizzle with the prepared marinade and very gently mix with three spoon movements to coat the ingredients without breaking them. Check the taste: if you feel it is too salty, add a little extra lemon juice (1–2 ml).

Ingredients: Salted herring (matias fillets), Apple (firm, sour, e.g. gray renet), Pickled cucumber, Red onion, Rapeseed oil, Lemon juice, Black pepper
Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula — they are gentler than metal spoons. Stir very carefully, the jelly is delicate and can break apart with too vigorous mixing.

Assembly of the skewers

5

Prepare toothpicks or small sticks. Skewer the ingredients in the following order: a piece of herring (twisted or folded), a piece of apple, half a slice of cucumber, and a small piece of onion on top. Each skewer should have 3-4 ingredients and be stable. Arrange the skewers tightly on a platter. If you are using capers, place them individually on the toothpicks as a decoration.

Ingredients: Salted herring (matias fillets), Apple (firm, sour, e.g. gray renet), Pickled cucumber, Red onion, Capers (optional)
Use long toothpicks if you want a 'vertical' effect. Hold the toothpick straight and skewer carefully to avoid breaking the ingredients. Additionally, you can add capers to enhance the flavor/texture.

Finishing and serving

6

Sprinkle the skewers with finely chopped parsley (if using) just before serving. Let the skewers sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve on a flat platter decorated with a few parsley leaves and lemon slices.

Ingredients: Parsley, Lemon juice
Use a knife to chop the herbs and a spoon to spread them evenly. The skewers taste best at room temperature (not too cold). If you prepare them in advance, store them in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for a maximum of 12 hours.

Fun Fact

💡

Skewers are a simple form of snack popular in many Central European countries — their popularity comes from the ease of preparation and the ability to combine local flavors. Herring has been a traditional element of Christmas Eve due to its availability and durability.

Best for

Wigilia impreza koktajlowa przyjęcie świąteczne wieczorne spotkanie towarzyskie

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Arrange the skewers on a flat platter in several rows so that guests can easily reach them. Serve with thin slices of whole grain bread or crackers. For a more elegant version, serve the skewers on a cold plate with ice underneath to keep them fresh.

🥡 Storage

Store the skewers in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 12 hours. Do not prepare them too early (more than 12 hours in advance), as the apple may soften and the herring will become too intense. If you want to prepare the ingredients in advance, cut them and store separately in airtight containers for up to 24 hours.

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