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New Potatoes with Dill and Pickled Herring

This is the time of the year when we Finns go grazy about seasons first new potatoes.

Boiled potatoes are usually served with butter, fresh dill and pickled herring. If you like some extra, add some spring onions or chive.

I like to serve potatoes with smoked salmon or gravad lax as well, but this is the most traditional way that takes me right back to my childhood summers.

Here´s all you need for the perfect finnish summer lunch.

new potatoes

dill

spring onions

butter

pickled herring

Wash the potatoes well and boil until just cooked. Strain and let the potatoes dry for a few seconds.

Add a knob of butter and thinly sliced onions. Wait till the butter melts and onions softens lightly. Add chopped dill and mix. 

Serve immediately with pickled herring.