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Matjes cakes

A sample from God Jul—The book with all the recipes you need for a Swedish traditional Christmas, translated for the American home and modified to fit today’s lifestyle. The perfect gift for you or that special someone: http://tinyurl.com/ykz65zy

72 beautifully photographed and inspiring recipes covering herring dishes, cold fish dishes, cold meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, hot dishes, cheese & bread and of course yummy desserts. Special offer if you are a subscriber to Nordstjernan - call 1.800.827.9333 ext 10

serves 8

4 large matjes herring fillets
4 oz potatoes
2 tbsp butter
½ red onion, finely
chopped
salt and white pepper
3 ½ tbsp crème fraiche
2 tbsp chives, finely
chopped

Boil the potatoes
• Mash the potatoes with the butter
• Add red onion, salt, and white pepper to taste
• Form the mash into round cakes
• Slice the herring fillets in smaller pieces
• Place the herring pieces on the potato, and top with a dollop of crème
fraiche and the chives
• Best when served freshly prepared.

The canned matjes fillets can in the East be bought at Sweden’s Best, www.swedensbest.com; Scandinavian Butik, www.scandinavianbutik.com, in the west at Wikströms, www.swedishdeli.com; Scandinavian Specialties, www.scanspecialties.com among others - they all do mail order.

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God Jul—Recipes for a Swedish Christmas will bring much fun and many fond memories. 72 recipes; from the herring dishes, hot and cold dishes, to luscious desserts. Part of the book 'God Jul—Traditional Swedish Christmas Recipes' A cooperation between Nordstjernan and Mat & Vänner. Photography: David Back.

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