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Fischbrotchen

A soft roll filled with pickled herring, onion rings and gherkin, the north German harbour sandwich, ready in 15 minutes.

15 min total Serves 2 servings Easy
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Fischbrotchen

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How to Make Fischbrotchen

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  1. Split the rolls and warm them cut side down in a dry pan for 2 minutes.

  2. Spread both halves with the remoulade right to the edge.

  3. Lay a lettuce leaf on each base and top with the herring, pat dry.

  4. Add the onion, gherkin and chives, close the rolls and press gently.

Small Things That Help

  • Spread the sauce to the edges.
  • Pat the herring dry before filling.
  • Eat at once while the bread is crisp.

What to Serve with Fischbrotchen

  • Cold beer
  • Pickles
  • Potato salad

Storing & Reheating Fischbrotchen

Best eaten at once.

Fischbrotchen Nutrition Facts

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

398Calories
15gProtein
26gCarbs
26gFat
2gFibre
9gSugar
1180mgSodium

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