Name: Curried Herring
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 (8-oz) jars herring "party snacks" in white wine sauce, rinsed, drained, and patted dry; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; Accompaniment: rye bread and butter

Herring is an essential part of Scandinavian cuisine and always has a place in the breakfast smorgasbord, along with other kinds of salted and pickled fish, breads, pastries, cheeses, cereals, eggs, and potatoes. (We admit that herring for breakfast may seem a little unusual to some people. But try it on a thick slice of buttered rye—you'll be quickly converted.)

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

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