Trinidad smoked herring

Ingredients

• 2 libras smoked herring
• 1 medium to large onion, cut medium dice
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 hot pepper, seeds removed, and minced
• 2 tomato's, cut to large dice
• 3 tablespoons rookoo, if using

Preparation

• Remove smoke herring from package and soak for 45 minutes in boiling water.
• While fish is soaking begin to prepare your other ingredients.
• Drain smoked herring and search through smoked herring for excess bones and remove ( you will not get all the bones out, but they are small an thin enough to swallow).
• In frying pan put two tbsp of oil or any fat you prefer- when oil becomes very hot throw in onion, garlic, and pepper.
• Saute for one minute- Add in smoked herrings pieces and saute for 3-5 minutes till onions become translucent.
• Add in tomatoes and rookoo if using, continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes.
• All finished, enjoy with dhal and rice or just rice alone.
• If the smoked herring is too hot a little brown sugar added in will help cool the fire.

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