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There is a lot of searching for better Methods of making herring Better than the stores, it suits the different tastes of lovers Raw herring Others are cooked, and some prefer to eat it without the roe or with the roe, and others prefer it as a delicious salad with bread. As the Spring and Sham El-Nessim holidays approach, diversifying the methods of preparing herring better than in stores has become a necessity, offering herring in more than one flavor and a different way of serving, along with onions and bread, as an indispensable main popular meal. Through Cairo 24, we learn about how herring is prepared better than in stores and how it is cleaned well.
The methods of preparing herring are better than in stores
There are many recipes provided Methods of making herring It is better than the stores, whether with a soft texture or pieces mixed with mixtures that increase the beauty of the smell and taste of the herring. However, before thinking about how to prepare the herring as a basic dish for the family gathering, you must ensure that you have mastered the method of cleaning it to prevent health problems, after purchasing it from a reliable source.
Below we show two methods for preparing cold herring from Chef Mohamed Hamed’s kitchen, after removing the fillet and skin from the herring:
How to make herring with local lettuce
- Ingredients: cubed herring fillet with roe, green onions, tomatoes, and the secret is the “heart lettuce” cut into small pieces.
- Method: Stir all the ingredients in a plate with corn oil and lemon juice without any cooking.
- Serve the herring with slices of onion (white or red) that are rubbed with chili, cumin, vinegar, lemon, and a pinch of salt, then cover with water and serve alongside the plates.
How to make herring with chili and oil
- Ingredients: herring cubes with roe, corn oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of red chili.
- Method: In a serving dish, mix the oil with lemon well, then place the herring fillet pieces, “soaking” them in the mixture.
- The final touch: sprinkle the chili on top of the oil to give it a “marble” appearance that opens the breath.
How to clean herring
The method of cleaning herring depends on purchasing it first from a reliable source according to the specifications of a healthy fish that is not damaged, without an unpleasant odor, or has a dull color, then washing it well under running water and following the following steps:
- Sauté the herring on the stove by passing it slightly over the fire to facilitate the skin peeling off and kill the bacteria.
- Use scissors to remove the head and tail. Open the abdomen and clean it well.
- Scoop out the roe (either smooth or beaded) and set it aside.
- Start by removing the bone chain from the side of the tail up to the head; To ensure that the meat does not come off with the bone.
- Turn the herring over and remove the skin (completely skinned) with your hand, leaving you with a clean, pink piece of fillet.
- Do not sauté the herring with the skin on the fire for too long, so that it does not burn. Very gentle heating is enough to loosen the skin.
How to make herring salad
Among the recipes and methods for preparing herring better than the stores, there is a recipe Creamy herring salad Soft for those who like creamy texture and homogeneous taste:
- Ingredients: herring fillet with roe, green onions, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, tahini, lemon juice, corn oil.
- Method: Put the vegetables and herring in the kibbeh, and add the lemon and tahini (which makes it creamy).
- The secret: beat it “intermittently” to make it (crushed) and not a very smooth paste.
- Serving: Serve in a plate decorated with green lettuce hearts, drizzle with olive oil and an additional spoon of tahini on top.
How to make cooked herring
As for how to make cooked herring over a fire, it is a warm recipe and ideal for those who prefer cooked herring:
- Ingredients: winged onions, tomatoes, green pepper, herring cubes with roe, tahini, lemon, oil.
- Method: Saute the onions in oil until they wilt, then add the tomatoes, peppers, and a simple pinch of salt (for vegetables only).
- Serving: Add the herring cubes and stir them with the vegetables, then turn off the heat and add the tahini and lemon juice generously.
