Smoked Herring Stew

8 cups water

A few sprigs of watercress

1 slice avocado

5 slices green or red pepper

1 boiled plantain (optional)

1 teaspoon ground spice

Ingredients:

6 smoked herring fillets

1 yellow onion sliced into rings

4 - 5 drops lime juice

4 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons Ragù sauce

1 tspn fresh parsley chopped or flakes

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids smoked herrings are ideal for a rich breakfast usually served with boiled plantain or egg and a side of watercress. This popular Haitian dish is also served with omelet, spaghetti, bread or over corn meal at lunch. A glass of lime juice complements this excellent recipe. Desalted before cooking, smoked herrings preparation is fast and easy since the fillets are clean and ready for a quick and ideal breakfast. Cooking time is about 20 minutes!

Instructions:

1. Fill a container with 4 cups of fresh water, soak 6 to 8 herring fillets for up to 1 hour.

 

2. Bring to a boil 3 cups of water, discard cold water, then pour hot water over fillets, let

    soak one more time for 30 minutes.

 

3. When ready to cook herring, discard water.

 

4. In a frying pan, heat olive oil on medium-low heat.

 

5. Sautéed onions and green pepper, then add herring and cover for 3 minutes.

 

6. Add ground spices, lime juice drops & mix in cooked herring fillets. Cover for 2 minutes.

 

7. Add Ragù sauce, 3/4 cup water, parsley, pikliz, cover and let simmer for 5 - 8 minutes.

 

8. Turn off stove, remove herring and serve with plantain, watercress and avocado slice.

u .Choose deep green colored fresh watercress to serve with avocado and herring beside a glass of cold lime juice.

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