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Nutritional Values
600kcal
40gProtein
6gCarbs
42gFat
2gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
Finkenwerder-style Plaice
How to order / say it
Say it
Finkenwerder Scholle — [FINK-en-ver-duh SHOL-luh]
Order
I'd like the Finkenwerder Scholle, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gern die Finkenwerder Scholle, bitte.
Say locally
Fried plaice with bacon and onions, a flavor-packed seafood dish.
Why try it?
A tribute to Hamburg's fishing village roots, this dish embraces local seafood traditions and adds a rustic, hearty flair with bacon and onions.
How it tastes
Crispy-skinned plaice enriched with the smokiness of bacon and a caramelized sweetness from onions, combining land and sea flavors seamlessly.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Originating in the coastal village of Finkenwerder in the late 19th century, it was a staple for local fishermen, embodying the robust tastes and practical preparation of the time.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 400 g plaice fillets
- 🥩 100 g bacon
- 🧄 80 g onions
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍋 1 lemon
- 🌿 10 g parsley
Method
- 1 Fry bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.
- 2 Cook onions in the bacon fat until golden.
- 3 Fry plaice in butter until crusty and brown.
- 4 Serve fish topped with bacon, onions, and a sprinkle of parsley.
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