DISH RESEARCH · Dish
Fried Baltic Herring
Also known as: Stekt strömming
Finnish Baltic herring seasoned, breadcrumb-coated and fried in butter until crisp and golden.
About Fried Baltic Herring
Fried Baltic herring, or paistetut silakat, is an established Finnish way of serving the small coastal fish. This profile follows Kati Nappa's simple butter-fried, breadcrumb-coated version.
The herring tastes savoury and distinctly marine, with black pepper adding warmth and butter giving a rounded, lightly nutty richness. The breadcrumb coating contributes toasted wheat flavour.
The fish are small and golden, with a dry, crisp crumb outside and tender flesh beneath. They are served hot, while the coating is still brittle.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Fish, Wheat (gluten), Milk.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Fried Baltic Herring
Kati Nappa's Paistetut Silakat.
- Baltic herringDefining fish
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperWarm spice
- Wheat breadcrumbsCrisp coating
- ButterFrying fat
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Baltic herring:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Wheat breadcrumbs:
- Butter:
Recipe-specific unresolved details
- The breadcrumb product's minor ingredients and cross-contact are not supplied; Wheat remains confirmed and no other allergen is inferred.
Origins & food traditions
Visit Finland lists Baltic herring fried among Finnish food-culture preparations. The Finnish fish-trade association identifies silakka as Clupea harengus membras, and Kati Nappa's complete Finnish recipe supplies the fixed crumbed, butter-fried preparation.
Countries
- Finland
- SwedenCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Finnish Cuisine
- Swedish CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.