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Cockles: a treasure in the Wadden Sea
This month, besides the scallops, venus clams and vongole already covered, we want to highlight another popular shellfish − the cockle. The cockle can be regarded as the Dutch sibling of the vongole. Taste-wise, there is hardly any difference between them. Cockles are present in various European bodies of water. However, high-quality cockles originate from […]
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Cockles: a treasure in the Wadden Sea
This month, besides the scallops, venus clams and vongole already covered, we want to highlight another popular shellfish − the cockle. The cockle can be regarded as the Dutch sibling of the vongole. Taste-wise, there is hardly any difference between them. Cockles are present in various European bodies of water. However, high-quality cockles originate from […]
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Gyoza: a Japanese dumpling
What are dumplings? Where do dumplings originally come from, and which ones are the most popular? These are three important questions you as a buyer need to know and which this article answers in detail. Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling belonging to the ‘Dim Sum’ category. Dim Sum products have always been hugely popular in […]
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Gyoza: a Japanese dumpling
What are dumplings? Where do dumplings originally come from, and which ones are the most popular? These are three important questions you as a buyer need to know and which this article answers in detail. Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling belonging to the ‘Dim Sum’ category. Dim Sum products have always been hugely popular in […]
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Artisanal Eel Smokehouse
Eel – a fascinating fish and a true delicacy Eel is the most popular and most consumed freshwater fish in the Netherlands. This healthy delicacy is available at every fishmonger’s shop or fish stall: smoked filleted eel, delicious on toast, on a sandwich, or just on the go. In this article, we will mention various […]
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Artisanal Eel Smokehouse
Eel – a fascinating fish and a true delicacy Eel is the most popular and most consumed freshwater fish in the Netherlands. This healthy delicacy is available at every fishmonger’s shop or fish stall: smoked filleted eel, delicious on toast, on a sandwich, or just on the go. In this article, we will mention various […]
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Everything you need to know about the best quality squid tubes
Squid is a true delicacy and a popular product worldwide. More and more people in the Netherlands are discovering that there is more to squid than just the tough squid rings dipped in doughnut batter. It is not without reason that the squid tubes from Mooijer-Volendam are one of our best-selling products. In this article, […]
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Everything you need to know about the best quality squid tubes
Squid is a true delicacy and a popular product worldwide. More and more people in the Netherlands are discovering that there is more to squid than just the tough squid rings dipped in doughnut batter. It is not without reason that the squid tubes from Mooijer-Volendam are one of our best-selling products. In this article, […]
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Crab, surimi, flakes, sticks or chunks? Discover the many variations of crab
Crab is a remarkable piece of fish that is used in many foods. Most people know what it is. It’s used in paella, in various pasta dishes, in sushi, and of course, in the well-known crab salad. But what kind of crab are we talking about, and what are the different types of crab? The […]
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Crab, surimi, flakes, sticks or chunks? Discover the many variations of crab
Crab is a remarkable piece of fish that is used in many foods. Most people know what it is. It’s used in paella, in various pasta dishes, in sushi, and of course, in the well-known crab salad. But what kind of crab are we talking about, and what are the different types of crab? The […]
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Mouthwatering whiting
Whiting is not the type of fish often featured on billboards in fish shops. However, whiting is a common fish mainly processed in fish dishes or used for the famous “kibbeling” (deep-fried fish). The reason why shops do not flaunt the word ‘whiting’ is because its low price often carries negative connotations. At Mooijer-Volendam, we […]
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Mouthwatering whiting
Whiting is not the type of fish often featured on billboards in fish shops. However, whiting is a common fish mainly processed in fish dishes or used for the famous “kibbeling” (deep-fried fish). The reason why shops do not flaunt the word ‘whiting’ is because its low price often carries negative connotations. At Mooijer-Volendam, we […]
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Serving Turbot
You don’t often come across a more exclusive fish than turbot. This round flatfish is a true delicacy and enhances any dish. Turbot is a pricey fish, so it is important that you, as a buyer, get value for money when you buy turbot fish. What should you look for when buying fresh turbot? Are […]
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Serving Turbot
You don’t often come across a more exclusive fish than turbot. This round flatfish is a true delicacy and enhances any dish. Turbot is a pricey fish, so it is important that you, as a buyer, get value for money when you buy turbot fish. What should you look for when buying fresh turbot? Are […]
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Pangasius – family of the giant catfish
The Story of the Pangasius Pangasius is perhaps the most popular farmed fish at the moment. The fish is not a specifically Dutch speciality, but because of its neutral taste and easy preparation, more and more supermarkets in the Netherlands have been stocking pangasius in recent years. Pangasius is also available in many fish shops, […]
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Pangasius – family of the giant catfish
The Story of the Pangasius Pangasius is perhaps the most popular farmed fish at the moment. The fish is not a specifically Dutch speciality, but because of its neutral taste and easy preparation, more and more supermarkets in the Netherlands have been stocking pangasius in recent years. Pangasius is also available in many fish shops, […]
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The interesting life story of the sardine
Sardines, also known as pilchards, are small, herring-like fish mainly popular in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Although this little fish is a common ingredient in kitchens, especially in southern countries such as Spain and Portugal, people in the Netherlands seem to find it somewhat ‘exciting’ to work with this small, bony fish. However, that […]
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The interesting life story of the sardine
Sardines, also known as pilchards, are small, herring-like fish mainly popular in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Although this little fish is a common ingredient in kitchens, especially in southern countries such as Spain and Portugal, people in the Netherlands seem to find it somewhat ‘exciting’ to work with this small, bony fish. However, that […]
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Trout: a sensible choice
Trout is a fish species that many people enjoy eating fresh as well as smoked. In the counter, smoked trout fillets are often found next to mackerel and eel fillets. As a fresh fish, trout is usually sold whole and cleaned and displayed at the fresh fish counter. While trout is a very versatile fish […]
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Trout: a sensible choice
Trout is a fish species that many people enjoy eating fresh as well as smoked. In the counter, smoked trout fillets are often found next to mackerel and eel fillets. As a fresh fish, trout is usually sold whole and cleaned and displayed at the fresh fish counter. While trout is a very versatile fish […]
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The most popular smoked and dried fish varieties from Suriname
Surinamese fish varieties are not only popular in the Caribbean. There is also a large Surinamese and African community that live in Europe. This article will tell you more about the most popular Surinamese fish varieties. In addition to frozen and unprocessed fish, Surinamese dried and smoked fish is also covered in detail. Topics covered in […]
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The most popular smoked and dried fish varieties from Suriname
Surinamese fish varieties are not only popular in the Caribbean. There is also a large Surinamese and African community that live in Europe. This article will tell you more about the most popular Surinamese fish varieties. In addition to frozen and unprocessed fish, Surinamese dried and smoked fish is also covered in detail. Topics covered in […]
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The Exclusive Oyster
Oysters: everyone knows what they are, but not many people have actually eaten one. To most people, oysters are not a typical or easily accessible product. However, they are a delicacy that everyone should try at least once. The salty flavour of an oyster is truly unique. Because oysters are becoming increasingly popular in the […]
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The Exclusive Oyster
Oysters: everyone knows what they are, but not many people have actually eaten one. To most people, oysters are not a typical or easily accessible product. However, they are a delicacy that everyone should try at least once. The salty flavour of an oyster is truly unique. Because oysters are becoming increasingly popular in the […]
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