Smoked Herring With Fingerling Potatoes And Chives Food

FINGERLING POTATOES WITH CHIVES AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and halve lengthwise.
• Bring potatoes, water, oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, then cover and briskly simmer, shaking skillet occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring gently, until most of water has evaporated and potatoes are glazed, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in herbs.

SMOKED HERRING WITH FINGERLING POTATOES AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cover the herring with milk; cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Drain the herring and pat dry with a paper towel. Put the herring, carrot, onion, bay leaf, shallot, juniper berries, thyme, garlic, lemon slices, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Gently stir them together, making sure not to break the herring fillets. Pour 1 cup grape seed or canola oil over the fish and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 7 to 10 days.
• Stir together the mustard and vinegar. Whisk in the remaining .5 cup oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
• Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over a high flame, lower heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain. While still warm, slice the potatoes in half, arrange on a serving plate and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon some oil from the herring mixture over the potatoes and scatter with a few slices of the onion, carrots and lemon. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Cut the herring fillets into bite-size pieces and place on top of the potatoes. (Discard any remaining oil.) Drizzle the mustard vinaigrette over the herring and potatoes. Sprinkle with the chives and parsley, and serve.

FINGERLING POTATOES WITH FRESH PARSLEY AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, combine olive oil and seasonings; reserve 1 tablespoon. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread potatoes onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning once. Cool slightly., Remove potatoes from skewers. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add reserved marinade and herbs; toss to coat.