• A few Bücklinge herrings, filleted (these are obtainable in England), 2 eggs to each fillet, butter, salt and pepper.

Butter a fireproof dish, lay the herring fillets in it, leaving sufficient space between each herring for 2 eggs. Break the eggs carefully between each fillet, sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper, put a few pats of butter on the herrings, and place in the oven till the eggs are set.