Matjes herring housewife style

1. Soak the herring fillets in cold water for about 30 minutes to reduce the saltiness, then pat dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.

2. Boil the potatoes in their skins in salted water.

3. Stir the sour cream with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, a pinch of sugar and pepper until smooth.

4. Peel and dice the apple; dice the gherkins and slice the onion into thin half rings, then mix everything into the sauce.

5. Fold in the herring pieces and chill for at least 1 hour.

6. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve with the warm jacket potatoes.

Tip: The contrast of cold, creamy herring and hot potatoes is what makes this dish special.