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Pickled Herring Bites — traditional dish from Berlin, Germany
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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Pickled Herring Bites

How to order / say it
Say it Rollmops — [ROLL-mops]
Order I'd like some Rollmops, please.
Locally Ich hätte gern ein paar Rollmöpse, bitte.
Say locally

A traditional snack of pickled herring wrapped around a savory filling or slice of onion.

Why try it?

Rollmops are a vital part of Berlin's love affair with marinated fish dishes, often enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal. Their tangy and briny flavor harks back to Berlin's historical fishing communities and offers a taste of old-world culinary practices.

How it tastes

Rollmops offer a distinctive tartness from the vinegar brine, balanced with the mild oily texture of the herring. The inside may have a crunchy onion or pickled vegetable, adding to the dish's overall contrast of flavors and textures.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Originating in 19th century Berlin, Rollmops became popular due to their ease of preservation, making them a beloved food for those living away from the sea. They reflect a time when preservation was key in the diet.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 4 pieces herring fillets
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥣 150 ml vinegar
  • 🥕 50 g cucumber pickle
  • 🥣 2 tsp mustard
  • 🌿 2 bay leaves

Method

  1. 1 Marinade herring fillets in vinegar with bay leaves overnight.
  2. 2 Spread mustard on each fillet, add pickle slices and onions.
  3. 3 Roll the fillets around fillings and secure with a toothpick.
  4. 4 Serve the rollmops chilled as a snack or starter.

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