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Nutritional Values
350kcal
32gProtein
8gCarbs
22gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
Hollandse Nieuwe
How to order / say it
Say it
Hollandse Nieuwe — [HOL-lahns-uh NEE-wee-uh]
Order
I'd like the Hollandse Nieuwe, please.
Locally
Ik wil graag de Hollandse Nieuwe, alstublieft.
Say locally
Raw herring, traditionally served with onions and pickles.
Why try it?
Eating Hollandse Nieuwe is a rite of passage for experiencing Dutch coastal culinary tradition, a testament to the Netherlands' historical seafaring economy. It's an essential tasting experience for any traveler.
How it tastes
The herring is soft and mild with a distinctly salty taste, paired naturally with the crunch and acidity of the onions and pickles. The overall experience is refreshing and unique to Dutch seafood fare.
Origin & History — first documented: 1350
Dating from the 14th century, Hollandse Nieuwe herring became widely popular due to the Dutch innovation of 'gibbing', a preservation technique that allowed the fish to be stored longer and transported throughout Europe.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g fresh herring
- 🧄 50 g white onions
- 🥕 50 g pickles
Method
- 1 Clean the herring and remove the bones.
- 2 Slice onions and pickles.
- 3 Serve herring topped with onions and pickles.
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