Herring Canapes

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain potatoes in a colander and cool completely.
3. 3
   Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
4. 4
   Rinse herring under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
5. 5
   Cut fillets diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
6. 6
   Arrange a herring slice on each potato slice.
7. 7
   Top each canape with about 1/2 teaspoon sour cream.
8. 8
   Top half of canapes with egg and half with beet.
9. 9
   Sprinkle canapes with scallion.