The egg and the fish are typically arranged on a bed of canned green peas laced with mayo and decorated with slices of onions and pickles. The marriage of fishy, salty, sour and fatty flavours means that this simple ''hors d'œuvre'' pairs perfectly with a shot of cold neat vodka.
Here's a recipe written in the industrial style reminiscent of the Communist era this delicacy hails from:
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| Standard itemisation of raw materials for Ingredients (serves 5 helpings):
* herring fillets – 100 g [3.5 oz]
* onion – 100 g