Deep-Fried Herring with French Fries
recipe

Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: 4
This dish features crispy deep-fried herring served with golden French fries, complemented by a refreshing pea-pumpkin dip and a tangy lingonberry mayonnaise.

Ingredients:

For the Deep-Fried Herring:
- 2 dl all-purpose flour
- 2 dl cornmeal
- 3.5 dl beer
- 1 egg
- A little extra flour for coating
For the French Fries:
- Starchy potatoes
- Canola oil
- Salt
For the Pea-Pumpkin Dip:
- 200 g frozen peas
- 0.5 dl water
- 1 dl pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp cane sugar
- 0.5 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
For the Lingonberry Mayonnaise:
- 3 tbsp sweetened lingonberry jam
- 1 serving (about 2 dl) mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Deep-Fried Herring:
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, beer, and egg. Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut the herring fillets in half and pat them dry.
- Dredge the fillets in flour, dip them in the batter, and deep-fry in 180°C oil until golden brown.
2. Prepare the French Fries:
- Cut the potatoes into French fry shapes and dry them with paper towels.
- First, fry the potatoes in 140°C oil for about 7 minutes. Drain and then fry again in 180°C oil until crispy and golden. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Prepare the Pea-Pumpkin Dip:
- In a saucepan, combine the peas, water, pumpkin puree, mustard powder, sugar, and white wine vinegar.
- Cook until the peas are tender. Season with salt and blend with an immersion blender. Add water if needed for desired consistency.
4. Prepare the Lingonberry Mayonnaise:
- Mix the lingonberry jam with the mayonnaise. Allow it to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to develop the flavors.
5. Serve:
- Arrange the deep-fried herring and French fries on a plate. Serve with the pea-pumpkin dip and lingonberry mayonnaise. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 550
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 5g

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