Recipe(tried): Ukrainian Herring Spread

Ukrainian Savory Herring Spread:

Use this spread on small slices of rye bread and garnish attractively. Some cooks add a finely grated apple to the mixture for a milder flavor.

1 fat salt herring
2 hard cooked eggs
1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons soft butter
Pepper
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar

Wash and clean the herring, discard the head, and soak in cold water 1 to 2 hours. The herring should retain some saltiness. Remove the skin and bones. Rinse the fillets and pat dry. Grind the fillets or chop them very finely. Press the eggs through a sieve, reserving 1 egg yolk for a garnish.

Combine the chopped herring with the sieved eggs and the remaining ingredients. Mash to a smooth paste. If the mixture is very soft, chill it before spreading. Garnish with the sieved egg yolk and finely chopped parsley or scallions.