Matjes Herring Burger With Dill Sauce
This Matjes Herring Burger with Dill Sauce is a classic dish from Hamburg cuisine, featuring the unique flavor of matjes herring and the refreshing taste of dill sauce. It's a delicious and easy-to-make burger that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 matjes herring fillets
- 4 burger buns
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dill sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the matjes herring fillets in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until heated through.
- Toast the burger buns in the pan until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading the dill sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then adding a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cooked matjes herring fillet, and some sliced red onion. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve the Matjes Herring Burgers with extra dill sauce on the side and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Non-stick pan Spatula Knife Cutting board
Tools
Toaster
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Matjes Herring Burgers with a side of potato salad and a cold German beer for an authentic experience.
Tips & tricks
Tips: If you can't find matjes herring, you can substitute it with pickled herring or another type of smoked fish.
Cost
$15