Smoked Herring, Breadfruit, & Callaloo | Cynthia & Lesley Island Vibes

smoked herring

🥗Healthier: grilled mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are widely available and provide a similar texture.

callaloo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Kale is a more accessible leafy green with similar nutritional benefits.

Wash the callaloo and set it aside to steam by itself.

Prepare the smoked herring by removing some bones and cleaning it.

Chop red onion, white onion, garlic, and bell pepper for seasoning.

In a pot, add the chopped seasonings along with the smoked herring.

Add scotch bonnet pepper on top for flavor without crushing it.

Sprinkle black pepper over the mixture.

Roast the breadfruit in the oven until cooked.

Steam the callaloo with garlic, shallots, and pepper until wilted.

Once everything is cooked, peel the breadfruit and serve it with the smoked herring and callaloo.

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