Holland loves haring

There is no doubt about it. Even if the season for Hollandse Nieuwe (Holland's New, the name given to the young herring that is usually fished between May & July, when it's getting fatter and it's yummiest) is long gone, you can still find in the middle of Amsterdam the easily recognizable  kiosk with the Dutch flag and the unmistakable traditional dish. 

Definitely a must do in Holland*, served with onion and eaten by its tale. Don't forget to say "lekker" at the end!

 

*Most probably once, as unless you are Dutch or into strange tasting, silvery grey and slippery things, there's a slim chance you will do it twice,

 However Dutchies love it so much, that they also get their kids to start eating it since an early age -- and really, how can kids know better at that age?