Herrings with Green Beans

Name: Herrings with Green Beans
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: herrings (special Dutch-cured); fresh parsley; green beans (haricots verts); butter

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

herrings (special Dutch-cured)
fresh parsley
green beans (haricots verts)
butter

Instructions

Select the special Dutch-cured herrings — the finest catch of the season, preserved in an aromatic brine (saumure aromatisée) for just a brief time. This delicate cure is the secret of Dutch fishermen.
To serve: simply remove the skin from each herring and dress them on the plate. Garnish with a small amount of fresh parsley.
Accompany the herrings with either a salad of green beans (haricots verts) or fresh green beans prepared with butter.