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Matjes herring roll
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 187 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 6%
- Fat 8.2 g 11%
- Saturated fat 1.5 g 8%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sugars 1.2 g —
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Questions about Matjes herring roll
What is a Matjes herring roll?
It is a bread roll filled with Matjes, a young, lightly cured herring. Onion and pickle are common additions, often with a creamy dressing.
How do you serve a Matjes herring roll?
Serve it cold, with the herring tucked into a fresh roll. Add thinly sliced onion and a crisp pickle, and keep any dressing light so it does not overwhelm the fish.
What goes well with a Matjes herring roll?
Its salty, tangy flavour works well with sliced apple, onion or cucumber. Serve it with a green salad or boiled potatoes for a more substantial meal.
Can you heat a Matjes herring roll?
It is usually eaten cold; heating can make the herring soft and intensify its smell. If you want warm bread, toast the roll separately and add the cold filling afterwards.
How should you store a Matjes herring roll?
Keep it chilled and eat it soon after assembling, as the bread can become soggy. Store leftover herring covered in the fridge and follow the storage instructions on its packaging.
Does a Matjes herring roll have more protein than plain Matjes herring?
Plain Matjes herring has more: it provides 14 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 12 g in a Matjes herring roll.
Source: BLS (Germany) Y610512 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
