Easy Pan Fried Whole Herring with Apples Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 3 whole fresh herrings
• 2 ounces medium-ground oatmeal
• 1 egg
• 2 red apples
• 1 parsley sprig to garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Melted fat or oil to fry

How to cook Easy Pan Fried Whole Herring with Apples:

• Clean and scale herrings, remove fins, wash in cold water. Dry well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Dip herrings in beaten egg, and coat with oatmeal. Fry in hot fat for 4-5 minutes on each side. Drain well on paper towels and keep hot.
• Wash apples, core, cut in slices and fry in hot fat for a few seconds, turning once.
• Serve herrings with apple rings on a hot dish.
• Garnish with parsley sprigs.
• Serve with a Cider Sauce (see below).

Cider Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 ounce butter
• 1 ounce flour
• 10 ounces cider or apple juice
• 2 tablespoons milk or cream
• Salt and pepper as desired

How to cook Cider Sauce:

• Melt butter, add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes so that the raw flavor of the flour has time to mellow.
• Remove from heat and slowly add the cider, stirring all the time.
• Season to taste, bring to the boil, and cook for a few minutes.
• Remove from heat again, add the milk or cream, and reheat carefully.
• Serve in a hot sauce boat.

Note:
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This recipe for Easy Pan Fried Whole Herring with Apples serves/makes: 6

Main Ingredient: Herring
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: British