Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings)
Sledz w Oleju
Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) from Poland.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Sledz w Oleju.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- —
- Rest
- 49 hr
- Total
- 49 hr 10 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) is listed as seafood from Poland. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
6 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Soak herring in cold water for at least 1 hour. If very salty, repeat, changing the water each time.
60 min
Step 2
Drain thoroughly and slice herring into bite-size pieces.
Step 3
Place in a jar large enough to accommodate the pieces and cover with oil, allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Close the jar.
Step 4
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before eating. This will keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
2880 min
Step 5
Serve with finely chopped onion or onion slices, lemon, and parsley or dill.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 402 kcal
- Protein
- 5.3 g
- Carbs
- 27.5 g
- Fat
- 32.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 5.2 g
- Fibre
- 6.8 g
- Sugar
- 3.6 g
- Sodium
- 54 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) take?
49 hr 10 min all in — 10 min prep, 49 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
4 more questionsFewer questions
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.