Every year, in June, the Dutch are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first catch of herring, which is called "maatjesharing". This is the first young herring fit for consumption.
This fish is prepared in a specific way: it is cleaned, frozen and salted for a couple of days. After salting it is filleted in a specific way: the head is removed, as
are all the bones and the skin, but the tail is left on. The tail is often used
as a handle to hold the fish when lowering it into your mouth. New herring can be eaten with or without onions.
Many people love to eat it with onions. New herring has a soft texture, tastes lightly salted and smells fresh. It is usually bought at a market stand and eaten there as a snack.
The good news is ...it is a very healthy snack.
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