History
The broodje haring, or haring in a white roll, became the standard Dutch street lunch format in the 20th century, adapting the traditional raw-haring-with-onion eating custom into a portable meal. Utrecht's Vismarkt has sold broodje haring from its stalls for decades; the format is unchanged and the best versions are made with Hollandse Nieuwe in season.
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Common allergens: Fish, Gluten
Make it at home
Ingredients
- 2 Hollandse Nieuwe herrings, cleaned and filleted
- 2 soft white bread rolls (puntje or broodje)
- 1 small white onion, very finely diced
- 4 cornichons, sliced lengthways
Method
- Split the rolls and lay each haring fillet flat inside.
- Top generously with finely diced raw onion.
- Add cornichon slices on top.
- Eat immediately; the raw haring does not keep well once filleted.
Tip from the editors. The best broodje haring uses Hollandse Nieuwe from the first catch of the season in late May or June; the fat content gives a richer, softer flavour.
Where to eat broodje haring
Broodje Haring in Utrecht
Biologische Boerenmarkt Vredenburg ★ 4.6
Utrecht's organic farmers market on Vredenburgplein every Friday. Local farmers sell cheese, organic produce, bread, juices, meat and sustainable fish.
Boerenmarkt Snack Stalls ★ 4.8
The Saturday boerenmarkt on Vredenburgplein is the cheapest eating in Utrecht. Fresh haring, warm bitterballen and stroopwafel baked on the iron cost €2-5.
TryHaring with raw onion, bitterballen and fresh stroopwafel
More places to eat in Utrecht
Not on this list, but among the highest we score in this city. Every one is in our guide with its address, hours and what to order.
- Kafe Belgie Belgian, our score 4.8
- Maeve Dutch, our score 4.8
- Rocking Chair Brunch, our score 4.8
- KEEK Springweg Bakery, our score 4.7
- Karel 5 Contemporary Dutch, our score 4.7
- vandeStreek Oudegracht Cocktail bar, our score 4.6
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