Fried smoke herring with tomatoes is a popular dish among Trinbagonians. This dish is often served for breakfast or lunch and is a staple in many households. One of the reasons why this dish is so popular is because of its simplicity. It is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients that are readily available in most supermarkets. To prepare this dish, smoke herring is first fried until crispy.
Then, diced tomatoes are added to the pan and cooked until they are soft and tender. The fish and tomatoes are then seasoned with herbs and spices to add flavor. This dish can be enjoyed with a variety of sides such as bread, rice, and salad. The combination of the smoky, salty fish and the tangy, sweet tomatoes creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is enjoyed by many Trinbagonians.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Smoked Herring
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 small onion chopped finely
- ¾ lb. tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp. chive chopped
- ½ tsp. thyme chopped (Spanish or fine leaf)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small hot pepper finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the smoke herring for about 10 minutes to remove some of the salt.
- Remove skin; wash and squeeze the excess water from the smoke herring and break into small pieces.
- Saute the onion, garlic and seasonings. Then add the tomatoes and cook until slightly brown.
- Add the flaked smoke herring and hot pepper and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes. Add more salt and water if desired.
- Serve cool with fry bake etc.
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Fry Smoke Herring with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Smoked Herring
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 small onion chopped finely
- ¾ lb. tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp. chive chopped
- ½ tsp. thyme chopped (Spanish or fine leaf)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small hot pepper finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the smoke herring for about 10 minutes to remove some of the salt.
- Remove skin; wash and squeeze the excess water from the smoke herring and break into small pieces.
- Saute the onion, garlic and seasonings. Then add the tomatoes and cook until slightly brown.
- Add the flaked smoke herring and hot pepper and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes. Add more salt and water if desired.
- Serve cool with fry bake etc.
