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RUSSIA: Anchovy Paste

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Servings

10

Ready In:

2h

Good For:

Condiment

Introduction

About this Recipe

By: Raisa Mudrenko

This traditional homemade Russian anchovy paste is a potent and salty addition to your stews, soups, meats, salads and more. 

Raisa says, “I’m glad to study English with GPLC.” This recipe belongs to her grandmother. Thank you to Raisa and Literacy Pittsburgh’s cooking program for this recipe!

 

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Ingredients
  • 1 herring
  • 1⁄2 apple, peeled and cubed
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons matzo flour or 2 slices bread, soaked in water

 Anchovy paste has been used for centuries throughout Europe and parts of Asia to flavor dishes!

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Instructions

Step 1
Clean herring. Soak in water for a few hours. Debone and cut into pieces. Grind in a food processor.
Step 2
Grind apple in food processor.
    Step 3
    Place herring and apple in a bowl.
      Step 4
      Add lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, and butter. Mix.
      Step 5
      Add matzo flour or bread. Mix.