So yes — there are rules. Unspoken, but incredibly important.
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A bit of herring history
Let’s take a quick dive back in time, to the Middle Ages. Back then, herring wasn’t just any fish — it was a true engine of the Dutch economy.
Read moreIs Haring healthy?
Yes — superfood straight from the North Sea!
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Nope. Salted herring is definitely prepared — just not cooked or fried. “Salted herring,” like the Hollandse Nieuwe you get at Atlantic, is not the same as raw herring.
Read moreWhat exactly is Hollandse Nieuwe?
Not just any herring gets to call itself Hollandse Nieuwe. There’s a whole ritual behind it. This is the gold standard of herring: special, beloved, and tightly regulated.
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