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Nutritional Values
200kcal
18gProtein
12gCarbs
11gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Herring
How to order / say it
Say it
Haring — [HAH-ring]
Order
I'll have the haring, please.
Locally
Ik wil graag de haring, alstublieft.
Say locally
Raw herring fillet served with onions and pickles.
Why try it?
Haring is quintessentially Dutch, often served as a quick snack. This simple dish reflects the country's maritime heritage and the importance of preserving fish through local techniques.
How it tastes
The herring offers a smooth, oily texture with a fresh, oceanic taste accented by the sharpness of raw onion and the acidity of pickled gherkins, often making for a refreshing, salty bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1350
Haring, a 14th-century innovation, became popular due to preserving techniques like brining. Its high nutrient content and easy preparation made it a staple in Dutch diets, celebrated annually during 'Vlaggetjesdag'.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g herring fillets
- 🧄 50 g white onion
- 🥕 30 g pickled gherkins
Method
- 1 Rinse the herring fillets under cold water.
- 2 Dice white onion and slice pickled gherkins.
- 3 Serve herring fillets topped with onion and alongside gherkins.
- 4 Enjoy traditionally by holding the fish by the tail and taking a bite.
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