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.
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
Instructions
- 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- Prepare the Herring: Rinse and dry the soused herring fillets. Place one fillet on each bread roll.
- 3- Garnish the Sandwich: Add a few thin slices of red onion and cornichons on top of the herring.
- 4- Season: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper on top to taste.
- 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