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matjesbrötchen recipe

Matjesbrötchen: A Classic German Street Food

This traditional German street food features delicate soused herring fillets on a fresh bread roll, topped with tangy pickled onions and crunchy gherkins. Perfect for an authentic taste of Northern Germany.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: german
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

4 soft bread rolls (preferably Rundstück or Kaiser rolls)
4 soused herring fillets (matjes)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 cornichons, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. 1- Prepare the Bread: Slice the bread rolls in half or keep whole, depending on your preference. Optionally, lightly toast or warm them for added texture.
  2. 2- Prepare the Herring: Rinse and dry the soused herring fillets. Place one fillet on each bread roll.
  3. 3- Garnish the Sandwich: Add a few thin slices of red onion and cornichons on top of the herring.
  4. 4- Season: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper on top to taste.
  5. 5- Serve: Squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over the sandwich just before eating. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 510mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Vitamin A: 10% Daily Value
  • Potassium: 6% Daily Value
  • Iron: 8% Daily Value