Broodje Haring with Pickled Onions and Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 herring fillets, lightly cured 4 herring fillets, lightly cured
• 4 soft buns 4 soft buns
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Fresh dill, for garnish Fresh dill, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat: 20g (Saturated Fat: 3g)
• Carbohydrates: 25g (Sugar: 5g)
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the sliced red onion, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2.
   In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.
3. 3.
   Slice the soft buns in half horizontally, leaving one side intact.
4. 4.
   Place a herring fillet on each bun, followed by a generous amount of pickled onions.
5. 5.
   Drizzle the mustard sauce over the pickled onions.
6. 6.
   Garnish with fresh dill.
7. 7.
   Serve the Broodje Haring immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Herring — If you prefer a milder flavor, you can lightly cure the herring fillets by sprinkling them with salt and letting them sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before using.
• Red onion — For a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onions in cold water for 10 minutes before marinating them.
• Mustard sauce — Adjust the amount of mustard according to your preference for tanginess. You can also add a pinch of sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter sauce.
• Soft buns — If you can't find soft buns, you can use any type of bread or roll that you enjoy.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of flavor, add a few drops of hot sauce to the mustard sauce.
• If you prefer a crunchier texture, you can lightly toast the buns before assembling the sandwich.
• Serve the Broodje Haring with a side of Dutch fries for a complete meal.
• If you can't find fresh dill, you can substitute it with parsley or chives.
• Experiment with different types of mustard to find your favorite flavor combination.

Serving advice

Serve the Broodje Haring immediately after assembling to ensure the bun stays soft and the flavors are at their best. It is traditionally eaten with your hands, so be prepared for a deliciously messy experience!

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can place the assembled Broodje Haring on a wooden cutting board or a serving platter lined with parchment paper. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and serve with a side of Dutch fries.