Asian-inspired Herring Sandwich

Ingredients

In this Asian-inspired adaptation, the traditional Dutch broodje haring is transformed by incorporating Asian flavors and ingredients. The herring fillets are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, giving them a distinct umami taste. The sandwich is then layered with a refreshing Asian slaw made with cabbage, carrots, and daikon radish, dressed in a sesame vinaigrette. The addition of cilantro and sriracha mayo adds a touch of Asian spiciness to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Broodje haring, so you can check it out.

• 4 herring fillets, deboned and skin removed 4 herring fillets, deboned and skin removed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml) 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger (5g) 1 teaspoon grated ginger (5g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5ml) 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5ml)
• 4 small buns or rolls 4 small buns or rolls
• 1 cup shredded cabbage (100g) 1 cup shredded cabbage (100g)
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish (50g) 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish (50g)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil (30ml) 2 tablespoons sesame oil (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey (15ml) 1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Sriracha mayo, for drizzling Sriracha mayo, for drizzling

Nutrition

• Calories: 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 2g)
• Carbohydrates: 25g (Sugars: 7g)
• Protein: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add the herring fillets and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and daikon radish.
3. 3.
   In a small jar, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the sesame vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
4. 4.
   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the herring fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
5. 5.
   Toast the buns or rolls until lightly golden.
6. 6.
   To assemble the sandwiches, place a grilled herring fillet on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a generous amount of Asian slaw. Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle with sriracha mayo.
7. 7.
   Serve the Asian-inspired Herring Sandwiches immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Herring — Ensure the herring fillets are deboned and the skin is removed before marinating.
• Cabbage — Shred the cabbage finely for a better texture in the slaw.
• Daikon radish — Julienne the daikon radish into thin strips for a crunchy element in the slaw.
• Sriracha mayo — Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your desired level of spiciness.

Tips & Tricks

• If you can't find herring fillets, you can substitute with fresh mackerel or sardines.
• For a vegetarian version, replace the herring with marinated tofu or tempeh.
• Add a squeeze of lime juice to the slaw for an extra burst of freshness.
• Experiment with different types of buns or rolls, such as steamed bao buns or crispy baguettes.
• Serve the sandwich with a side of Asian-inspired pickles for added flavor.

Serving advice

Serve the Asian-inspired Herring Sandwiches as a main course for a light lunch or dinner. Accompany it with a side of Asian-inspired pickles or a fresh green salad.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, place the grilled herring fillet on the bun, followed by a generous amount of Asian slaw. Drizzle the sriracha mayo in a zigzag pattern over the slaw and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.