Herring and Potatoes

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Sild og poteter is a traditional dish originating from Norway. The dish is usually made with a combination of herring fillets, potatoes, pickled and sliced beets, onions, butter, dill, and sour cream. The herring fillets are placed on a platter and garnished with sliced beets and sliced onions. The combination is topped with sour cream and dill sprigs, and it's then served accompanied by boiled buttered potatoes sprinkled with dill. The dish is especially popular during summer.