Eating raw fish with your hands

Unlike other types of fish, herring is not cooked or baked, and you can impossibly use a knife and fork; you have it raw and hold it by its tail. A lot of tourists think that’s just a crazy habit, the Dutch love their so-called delicacy. If you still want to try it, you can order a Hollandse Nieuwe (‘The Dutch New’) at a street stall or at any fish restaurant. Don’t forget the onions and sweet and sour pickles before you let the fish slide into your mouth. By the way, you shouldn’t make a habit of that crazy use. All other typical Amsterdam dishes and delicious snacks that you order at restaurants and cafes are to be eaten from your plate using cutlery.