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Baltic herring (Silakka)
(Baltic herring, Räim, Reņģes, Strimelė, Sill)
Baltic herring (lat. Clupea harengus membras) is a subspecies of the Atlantic herring, but it is smaller and lives in the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea. It is a schooling fish that feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans, and typically reaches only 5.5 to 7 inches (14 to 18 cm) in length.
It is a staple food source in the Baltic region, featuring in dishes like smoked herring and salads.
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Saltwater Fish Dish
Silakat
Small Baltic herring, called silakka in Finnish, is the key ingredient of this traditional fish specialty hailing from Finland. Silakat is typically made by dredging ... Read more
