Comments on: Can smoke herrings be considered comfort food?

By: Andrianna

Andrianna — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:41 +0000

This recipe looks amazing. Looks easy to make and I really think my kids will enjoy this.

By: D. Singh

D. Singh — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:51:19 +0000

Hi Chris,
These are really good food you are talking about, I usually make my Smoke Herring somewhat the same. One thing I do differently because of health reasons I put the Oil from on top and mix it without heating it. It doesn't matter if it's Olive or what type of Oil I may use I don't heat it because once it is heated it's not too good for me. I would like to let you know also that since many years now in Trinidad you can get Fillet Smoke Herring also Salt fish without any bones in the Supermarkets. I usually buy it at Extra Foods Supermarket at the Grand Baazar Mall. You can also get Crabs, Conchs and Common Fowl, not forgetting Chadon Benni and many more. Thanks for sharing these wonderful dishes with us you're just great!

By: Cheri

Cheri — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:38:51 +0000

Like Madeleine I usually put chive and celery but I like mines with Dhal and Rice. Yum, Yum.

By: trini

trini — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:35:27 +0000

I totally cheated and used the canned kippered herrings. They weren't as strong in flavor but they also weren't as salty. I made the same recipe except I put a little powdered coconut cream (another cheat) in to the simmer. It was pretty good and quick! I had it over boiled green bananas. You were my inspiration.

By: madeleine frank

madeleine frank — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:13:05 +0000

Hi chris…i love smokeherring fryrice you are wondering whats that, i cook my rice then i stew my smokeherring with all the herbs and onion, garlic, celery, chive, some tomato paste a little ketchup then mix it up with the rice ah don't forget thr thyme that is a little of my recipe for smokeherring. Madeleine

By: trini

trini — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:18:49 +0000

Soak for 15 minutes? I boil my herring fillets for at least 45 minutes to get out all that salt.

By: ONEHAPPYTRINI

ONEHAPPYTRINI — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:08 +0000

HEY CHRIS . LOVE THE BLOG JUST A SHORT NOTE TO SAY THAT YES YOU CAN GET SMOKED HERRINGS IN A BONELESS FILLET NOW NOT AT THE SUPERMARKETS, I DONT BUY THEM ANY OTHER WAY

By: jumbieg

jumbieg — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:26:20 +0000

If I recall correctly, I saw a travel/food show and they did feature "kippas"… not sure if it was the "two fat ladies".

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

By: jumbieg

jumbieg — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +0000

Thanks. Sorry, I don't have a recipe posted yet, but will get one up soon and let you know. Do let me know if you liked the smoked herrings.. wish I had some green bananas right now.

By: petr thomas

petr thomas — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:13:39 +0000

hiya
chris, thx for this recipes, here in GB they are a good old fashioned food, especially here in the north, we call them kippas (smoked herring) mmmmmmm sooooo good, )))

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:22:00 +0000

Chris,
Love the pics, they are invaluable as well as the step by step instructions. I am cooking the smoked herring for breakfast tomorrow with some green bananas and fried plantain. I will definitely be subscribing to Sizzle.
Do you have a recipe for alloo(sp?) pie? I am of Jamaican parentage, but my "auntie" used to visit and make this treat for us. I miss it ;(

By: jumbieg

jumbieg — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:17:09 +0000

Jane, are you sure you used smoked herrings and not some sort of salted version. The fillets I used do have a bit of a salty taste, but by adding the hot water to it and allowing it to soak, usually removes it.

So sorry to hear you didn't have any dinner this night.. next time drop by our home and we'll take care of you.

don't let this deter you from giving it another try.

happy cooking

chris…

By: jumbieg

jumbieg — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:15:26 +0000

Frying the smoked herring is a summer time dish.. since the scent is so strong I can only get away with doing it on my BBQ .. outside. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

happy cooking

chris

By: jane

jane — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:38:20 +0000

wow am not trinidad smone should have mentioned u need to wash the damn herring so salty i just put on hot water .wowi have no dinner.sob sob

By: sandra Jagessar

sandra Jagessar — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:28:24 +0000

Love to check out your website!! Made some smoke herring today with biled provision. I make it a little different sometimes. I fry the cleaned s/herring in the oil for a couple minutes then add the tomatoes etc. Taste great both ways!! Great job Chris. Keep it up….

By: admin

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:21:34 +0000

Eliane, thanks for the tip. I recall using the same tip before peeling ground provisions, especially eddoes. To avoid having my hands being itchy after.

happy cooking

chris…

By: Elaine Williams

Elaine Williams — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:49:57 +0000

To get rid of the smell of smoked herring on my hands I rub about a teaspoon of oil on my hands up to the wrist , wipe it off with a paper towel then wash with a sweet smelling soap or dishwashing liquid and it works real good.

By: aaesha shonda

aaesha shonda — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:17:28 +0000

i love island food!!! especially roti and herring and yucca. this is my home right here!!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:11 +0000

Welcome Lea Ann and thanks for commenting. Stay tuned for more recipes.

happy cooking

chris…

By: admin

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:56:39 +0000

BIG meal you mentioned there Cynthia. My grandmother use to make a dhal with a mixture of split peas and lentils to go with the smoke herring. She’s 94 now and still cooking up a storm.

happy cooking

chris…

By: admin

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:55:08 +0000

Tuty, saltfish is VERY popular in the Caribbean as well.. just now it’s very expensive, where in the past it could have been considered peasant food.

happy cooking

chris…

By: Tuty

Tuty — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:10:24 +0000

Never have smoked herring but Indonesians love our salt fish. Deep fried salt fish, steamed rice, cucumber and sambal. Real people’s food.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:09:36 +0000

I love not jut the taste but the smell of smoked herring. I like it sauteed too but with dhal and rice. .-= Cynthia´s last blog ..Want to make a Trini Pelau? =-.

By: Lea Ann

Lea Ann — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:53:17 +0000

ok, never had Smoked Herrings. I'm really going to love your blog. This is really out of the box for me. Thanks for this post. .-= Lea Ann´s last blog ..My First Award – And I’m Honestly Honored =-.