Parfait of Herring

Based on a recipe from Otava’s book, New Flavours from Finland. These starters are wonderful served with beer or mineral water and a frosted glass of vodka. It is recommended these be served with boiled potatoes and sour-dough rye bread. Cook time does not include 24 hour freezer time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4 -5  white herring fillets
• 1⁄2 liter  whipped cream
• 100  ml dry white wine
• 50  ml vodka
• 50  ml sugar
• 2  tablespoons dill or 2  tablespoons chives, chopped
•  finely ground white pepper

Directions

1. Dice the herring fillets into tiny cubes the size of the tip of your finger.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Pour mixture into a bread-tin. Place in the freezer for 24 hours.
4. Slice and serve with boiled potatoes and sour-dough bread, if desired.