Jamaican Pickled Herring

Name: Jamaican Pickled Herring
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 pounds (450-680g) package salted dried boneless red herring fillets (see notes); 1/2 medium chayote (about 4 ounces; 113g), julienned; 1/2 medium yellow onion (4 ounces; 113g), thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot (4 ounces; 113g), julienned; 1/2 cup (120ml) white cane vinegar, such as Grace brand, or distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil (optional; see notes); 2 tablespoons (30ml) aged rum, such as Kingston 62 Gold or Appleton Signature (optional; see notes); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional; see notes); 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced; Kosher or sea salt, as needed; Jamaican water crackers (such as Excelsior) or cream crackers, for serving; Sliced avocado, for serving (optional)

Prep 20m

Total 20m

This Jamaican Pickled Herring recipe combines salted dried red herring with chayote, onion, and carrots in a tangy pickling liquid. Optional additions of olive oil, rum, and cilantro add extra flavor, while sliced Scotch bonnet pepper provides a spicy kick. Serve with Jamaican water or cream crackers, and avocado if desired.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

1 to 1 1/2 pounds (450-680g) package salted dried boneless red herring fillets (see notes)

1/2 medium chayote (about 4 ounces; 113g), julienned

1/2 medium yellow onion (4 ounces; 113g), thinly sliced

1 medium carrot (4 ounces; 113g), julienned

1/2 cup (120ml) white cane vinegar, such as Grace brand, or distilled white vinegar

1/4 cup (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil (optional; see notes)

2 tablespoons (30ml) aged rum, such as Kingston 62 Gold or Appleton Signature (optional; see notes)

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional; see notes)

1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced

Kosher or sea salt, as needed

Jamaican water crackers (such as Excelsior) or cream crackers, for serving

Sliced avocado, for serving (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

173kcal

8%
Fat

8g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

3g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

17g

0%
Cholesterol

117mg

5%
Sodium

539mg

26%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Jamaican Pickled Herring

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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