Homemade Sardine Spread

This Czech sardine spread is a crowd-pleaser! Quick to whip up, your guests will adore it. Just mix sardines, cream cheese, onion, and a dash of lemon juice for a zesty appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Fish recipes, Pomazánka

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings portions

Calories 164kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

3 and ¾ ounces sardines canned in vegetable oil
2 and ½ ounces cream cheese natural, e.g. Arla brand
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ medium onion peeled and chopped
salt to your liking

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Take 2 and ½ ounces cream cheese out of the refrigerator about half an hour ahead of time to allow it to come to room temperature. Peel and finely chop ½ medium onion. Open a can of 3 and ¾ ounces sardines, partially drain the oil, and save it for later.
Put the sardines, cream cheese, and chopped onion in a bowl. Drizzle with fresh 2 teaspoons lemon juice; watch out for the pits.
Mash with a fork until everything comes together. If you want a smoother, less thick spread, add a little more of the oil you skimmed off the sardines earlier.
Season with salt to taste, and stir once more.

Notes

The basic recipe makes about 1 smaller cup of fish spread. If you need a larger quantity, simply multiply the number of ingredients.
Smear the sardine dip on slices of white or rye bread. Garnish the sardine spread with sweet&sour pickled cucumber. The taste of cucumbers complements this spread fantastically.
Place the spread in an airtight container or a bowl covered with cling film. This will prevent the dip from drying out on the surface. Store the sardine spread in the fridge and use it within three days.
The spread has a coarser, more rustic texture thanks to the chopped onions. If you prefer a smoother spread, blend it with an immersion blender.

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