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Smoked Herring Fillets

Cultural Context

Smoked herring is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed as a flavorful addition to breakfast or served with rice and peas. Traditionally, the smoking process enhances the fish's flavor while preserving it, making it a staple in coastal communities. Today, variations exist globally, with smoked herring appearing in various cuisines, often paired with different spices and cooking methods.

JamaicanJMmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb herring fillets
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons seasoning (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper)
2 tablespoons oil
2 medium potatoes, diced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

herring fillets

🥗Healthier: mackerel fillets

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel is a healthier option rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

smoking wood chips

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Aluminum foil can be used for a makeshift smoking method.

salt

black pepper

paprika

1

Boil the smoked herring for about 15 minutes.

2

Once boiled, let it cool and chop it up.

3

Prepare chopped tomato and onion for frying.

4

Heat oil in a pot, not too much.

5

Add dried seasoning to the hot oil and let it fry until slightly brown.

6

Add the chopped tomato and onion to the pot.

7

Once the tomato and onion start to soften, add the chopped smoked herring to the pot.

8

Stir everything together and cook until the fish is heated through and the flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

smoking

Equipment Needed

smokergrillmixing bowlmeasuring spoonspaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Smoked HerringHerring Fillets

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