Herring Tartare Pumpernickel

Published on 3 November 2025 at 20:17

Experience the profound, satisfying flavour of this Northern European staple. The heart of the dish is fillets of herring, whose delicate salinity and bright, vinegary tang provide an intense, clean counterpoint to the base. This beautiful fish is draped across a slice of dense, deeply dark pumpernickel, its moist, slightly sweet, and earthy crumb offering the perfect, hearty anchor. The topping is an invigorating blend: finely diced, crisp Granny Smith apple provides an irresistible, juicy burst of freshness, suspended within a silken, tangy lemon-dill mayonnaise. This nourishing and deeply satisfying open-faced sandwich is designed to energize and delight!

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the shallots, and cut nto fine slices. Finely dice the Miatjes herring fillets and pickles. Peel, quarter, core and finely dice the apple. Add lemon juice, and mayonnaise.
  • Spice with salt and pepper, and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  • Keep refrigerated. If you intend to serve it immediately, leave it to refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Spread the tartare on the bread and serve the dish with fresh herbs.