Śledzie po Żydowsku (Jewish-Style Herring) Recipe

Introduction
Śledzie po Żydowsku is a classic Polish dish that reflects the rich culinary traditions of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. This flavorful recipe combines marinated herring with a sweet-and-savory sauce featuring dried fruits and onions. Perfect for festive occasions or as a unique appetizer, this dish is simple to prepare and packed with bold flavors. Whether you’re new to herring or a seasoned fan, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients
For the herring:

500 g marinated herring fillets (salted or in oil, rinsed and patted dry)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
For the sauce:

1 cup dried prunes, chopped
½ cup raisins
1 tart apple, peeled, cored, and grated
1 cup water
2 tbsp sugar or honey (optional, for added sweetness)
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Prepare the herring:

Slice the herring fillets into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
In a medium bowl, layer the sliced onions and herring alternately, starting and ending with onions.
Make the sauce:

In a saucepan, combine the prunes, raisins, grated apple, water, sugar (or honey), vinegar, oil, cinnamon, and cloves.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine and chill: