Description
Learn how to prepare, serve, and enjoy this Russian delicacy of cold smoked mackerel recipe—paired with a side of boiled potatoes and thinly sliced onion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cold smoked mackerel
1 sweet yellow onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 pound golden potatoes
Sea salt as needed
Instructions
- Place one pound of golden potatoes into a pot of cold water. Add a generous pinch of sea salt to the water and bring it to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender. Once they are tender, remove the potatoes from the water and set them aside to dry and cool down.
- Next, prepare the onion by removing the skin, slicing it in half, placing the flat side down, then thin-slicing it into pieces. You can use as much onion as you'd like. Add it to a bowl with a tablespoon of fresh chopped dill and a splash of red wine vinegar (about two teaspoons). Mix everything and place it aside.
- There's no need to rinse the mackerel. Simply pat the fish dry with a paper towel to make it easier to handle. The fish comes clean and gut-free, so it's ready to eat. Begin by cutting off the head, then slice along the body of the fish creating about 1-inch pieces. It's done and ready to be enjoyed.
- Arrange the mackerel on a large plate. Add the seasoned onion to a small bowl and place it along with the potatoes next to the fish. Garnish with fresh dill and enjoy immediately.
Notes
How to eat cold smoked mackerel
Grab a piece of the fish with your hands, spread it open, and eat the soft flesh. Watch out for any bones, and the skin is discarded. After you've taken a bite, chase it with a piece of onion, followed by the boiled potato. It's absolutely delicious!
Recipe adapted from
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Fish & Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian