Matjesbrötchen
Matjesbrötchen is a popular German street food featuring pickled herring in a fresh bread roll with tangy and crunchy toppings.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 bread rolls preferably German Brötchen
- 2-3 fillets Matjes (pickled herring) mild and buttery
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2-3 slices pickles thinly sliced
- 2-4 lettuce leaves fresh
- fresh dill optional, for garnish
- 1-2 tsp horseradish cream or mustard for extra flavor
Instructions
- Slice the bread rolls in half horizontally, but keep them connected at one side for a better hold.
- Spread a thin layer of horseradish cream or mustard on the bottom half of each roll.
- Place a fresh lettuce leaf on each roll.
- Lay 1-2 Matjes fillets over the lettuce on each roll.
- Add thinly sliced onions and pickles for crunch and tanginess.
- Sprinkle fresh dill on top (optional).
- Close the roll gently and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Notes
For a less salty taste, rinse the Matjes fillets lightly under cold water before assembling the sandwich.