Rollmops with prune and orange recipe

• 10 matias herrings
• 10 prunes
• 2 oranges
• 300 ml (10.6fl oz) linseed oil
• 20 cocktail sticks

1. Soak the herring fillets in either water or milk for at least 2 hours, changing the liquid several times.
2. Slice the soaked herring fillets in half, so that rollmops are neat and not too high.
3. If the fillets are very thick, cut some of the flesh away from the herring using a knife, working towards the top of the fillets using a gentle saw-like motion (it should be easy to roll).
4. Wash the oranges and then zest them with a zester.
5. Then remove the white pith from the oranges, leaving only the juicy fillets of fruit.
6. Cut the California prunes in half.
7. On the top of fillet put half-piece of the California prune, orange fillet and a few strands of orange peel from oranges.
8. Then roll the fillet up and pierce end with a cocktail stick to hold in place.
9. Place the rollmops in the bottom of a deep dish and pour linseed oil until all rollmops are covered.
10. Set aside the rollmops in the fridge for min.
11. several hours.
12. Enjoy your meal!

herrings, prunes, oranges, linseed oil, cocktail sticks

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/45507/rollmops-with-prune-and-orange-recipe (may not work)