Ukrainian Savory Herring Spread

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and clean the herring, discard the head, and soak in cold water 1 to 2 hours. The herring should retain some saltiness.
2. 2
   Remove the skin and bones. Rinse the fillets and pat dry.
3. 3
   Grind the fillets or chop them very finely.
4. 4
   Press the eggs through a sieve, reserving 1 egg yolk for a garnish.
5. 5
   Combine the chopped herring with the sieved eggs and the remaining ingredients.
6. 6
   Mash to a smooth paste. If the mixture is very soft, chill it before spreading. Garnish with the sieved egg yolk and finely chopped parsley or scallions.