Lithuanian Herring Salad With Onion And Tomato (silke Su Pomidor

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 lb salt herring fillet
• 1 lb yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 16 ounces tomato sauce

Recipe

• 1 you want to use salt brined herring fillets - i found mine at a polish deli, sitting all ready to use in a big barrel.
• 2 place the herrings in a large bowl and cover with cold water. refrigerate for about 24 hours, changing the water two to four times.
• 3 drain off the water and slice the fillets into 1/4 to 1/2 inch sized pieces.
• 4 thinly slice the onions.
• 5 heat oil in a large skillet; add the onions and cook until tender, but not browned. i often add 1/2 cup or so of water to help soften the onion without letting it brown.
• 6 stir in the tomato sauce and bay leaves. bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or so, stirring and scraping down the sides of the pan several times. remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• 7 take a 1 quart glass or ceramic bowl. remove bay leaves from the sauce. layer the herring and sauce in it, starting and ending with the sauce.
• 8 cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to permit the flavors to meld.
• 9 serve with a good, sturdy rye bread. if you are in the chicago area, try racine bakery's lithuanian rye. some folks like to eat this with hot, boiled potatoes.