Paleo Herring Fish Adobo

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is soy-free and lower in sodium.

coconut sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more affordable.

herring

🥗Healthier: sardines

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Sardines are rich in omega-3s and more widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Clean the herring fish by scaling, removing entrails, and gills.

Use a mortar and pestle to combine 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika.

Add 3 tablespoons coconut nectar vinegar to the spice mixture.

Heat extra virgin coconut oil in a pan until hot.

Add 1/4 cup finely minced ginger to the pan and sauté briefly.

Pour in the liquid mixture and add 1/4 cup water, stirring to combine.

Cover the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add the herring fish to the pan, seasoning with salt and spooning sauce over the top.

Add another 1/4 cup of water to loosen the sauce and mix well.

Cover the pan and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes before flipping the fish.

Simmer the fish for another 1-2 minutes on the other side before serving.

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