Sprat Tartlets
Appetizers • Russian
Description
Serving sprats in a crystal herring dish or a can on the table during New Year's Eve is a tradition dating back to Soviet times, one that shouldn't be abandoned but rather slightly reimagined. The combination of the simplest ingredients can be so striking that sprats suddenly transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly (in a culinary sense, of course): in this filling, the flavor of even high-quality sprats, which can have a hint of smoked rubber, is softened by a cheese and egg salad, while pickles completely eliminate any unpleasant taste. Try to find a good mustard that is not too spicy, but rather slightly sweet: just a couple of drops in the tartlets can significantly influence the final flavor.
Ingredients
- Sprats 16 pieces
- Tartlets 16 pieces
- Pickled Cauliflower 2 pieces
- Hard Cheese 5 oz
- Chicken Egg 1 piece
- Garlic 1 clove
- Mayonnaise 2 spoons
- Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Step 2
Boil the egg hard, then place it under cold water to cool.
Step 3
Grate the cheese.
Step 4
Peel the egg and separate the yolk from the white.
Step 5
Mash the yolk with a fork and mix it with the cheese.
Step 6
Press or finely chop the garlic into the filling.
Step 7
Dice the pickled cucumbers into small cubes and add them to the mixture.
Step 8
Dress with mayonnaise.
Step 9
Fill the tart shells with the filling and smooth it out.
Step 10
Grate the egg white on top of the filling.
Step 11
Drain the oil from the sprats and place one sprat in each tartlet.
Step 12
Spread a little sweet mustard over the fish and serve immediately.
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