Herring

tray of Dutch-style raw herring served with chopped onions and pickle slices, held in one hand with a small Dutch flag toothpick.
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This popular street food is served raw and is eaten with onions and the occasional pickle slices, but it can also be served as a sandwich. If you’re in the Netherlands in June, you’ll catch the celebration of the arrival of Hollandse Nieuwe (“New Dutch Herring”) – the first catch of the season – but this snack can be eaten during any season.