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roll·mops

 (rōl′mŏps′)
n. pl. rollmops
A marinated fillet of herring wrapped around a pickle or an onion and served as an hors d'oeuvre.

[German : rollen, to roll (from Middle High German, from Old French roler; see roll) + Mops, blockhead, pug dog (from Low German; akin to Dutch moppen, to make a sour face).]
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Noun1.rollmops - a pickled herring filet that has been rolled or wrapped around a pickle
hors d'oeuvre - a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal
pickled herring - herring preserved in a pickling liquid (usually brine or vinegar)
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I have also used it to replace herring when making rollmops. To make sardines, cut off heads and tails, rinse in brine, simmer gently in olive (or corn) oil, spices, and tomato paste (optional).
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