Shared by Joan Nathan
Joan Nathan's Herring in Sour Cream
Yield: 3 cupsTime: 20minJoan Nathan's Herring in Sour Cream
Yield: 3 cupsTime: 20minThis recipe was shared by Joan Nathan. Read more about her family in "The Dishes That Mark the High Holidays for Joan Nathan" and try her recipe for plum tart.
Ingredients
- One 12-ounce jar herring in wine sauce
- 1 red onion, sliced in rings
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Sprig of dill, chopped
Preparation
Step 1
Drain the herring and remove the onions.
Step 2
Replace the original onion rings with about 5 red-onion rings. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar. (The amount of sour cream and onion rings can vary according to taste and the number of guests.)
Step 3
Place in a larger covered glass container and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Sprinkle with dill and serve with crackers or on top of challah. This will last for a few weeks in the refrigerator.