Haring is a fish that is to be eaten raw.The tradition to eat haring is an very old one, and every Dutchman has to at least eaten one in his life.Tradition is also the first tonn of haring that is bought. Every Haringseason, the first barrel of haring is sold at auction. This tradition contains also the 1st Haring eaten by our Royal family,especially our Queen. At any stand in the city, easily recognizable because of the posters where a man is eating the fish, holding it by its tail.One can buy a haring in many forms. With a sandwich, unions, pickles, without the sandwich, etc. The fish will be cleaned while you are waiting, and is especially very good for hangovers due to the natural bit of juicy meat.

Going Dutch has more meanings than you might know - now enjoy that Haring!