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Herring Flavors By: Jeremy Urbach
Throughout my journey of tasting and reviewing Klal Yisroel’s herring, I have come across many unusual flavors. While most herring products are similar, there is a large sea of herring out there with some unique hidden gems.
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Jeremy Urbach is a contributor for Mochers Magazine. If you want to see his reviews of all these wonderful herrings you can find him on Instagram @gishmak.herring and on Youtube (Gishmak Herring).
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Creamy Red Onion Beets Matjes Herring
This herring from Yosef Mokir Shabbos is perhaps one of the most unique herring flavors I’ve tried. It also has a beautiful purple color, and I would go as far as saying that it is the most beautiful looking herring product on the market.
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Wasabi Creamy Herring
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Anything with Za’atar
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Honey Mustard Herrings
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Onion-Heavy Herrings
If you are a wasabi fan, you will enjoy this sweet and spicy herring. This product has a strong wasabi taste but is humbled by the sweetness of the fish. I highly recommend this product from Bubby’s NY bagels in Toronto.
Who would’ve thought that herring and za’atar would go so well together? The combination might be the most controversial Sephardi/Ashkenazi clash of all time. Politics aside, za’atar gives any herring a nice Middle Eastern twist that earns it a spot at your kiddush. Some brands that carry za’atar herrings are Yosef Mokir Shabbos and The Rebbe’s Choice.
While they are not the most rare, honey mustard herrings are certainly some of the tastiest. First of all, who doesn’t like honey mustard? Combine that delicious flavor with the savory brilliance of herring and you have a match that could have been made in heaven. Honey mustard or mustard flavored herrings can be found in most major herring stores.
Onion-heavy herrings are also another exciting flavor to try. While most herring come packed with onions, there are certain flavors that go above and beyond, with an overabundance of onions that allows for a more crunchy and fresh herring experience. www.mochers.com
