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    Arenque Guisado (Herrings in Tomato Sauce)

    Arenque guisado (herrings in tomato sauce) recipe.

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    Arenque Guisado (Herrings in Tomato Sauce) is a dish that some people love, some hate, there doesn't seem to be a middle point. I am in the love camp.

    Arenque Guisado (Herrings in Tomato Sauce)
    Arenque guisado (herrings in tomato sauce).

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
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    Why we ❤️ it

    Smoked herrings is one of those ingredients that, although arrived from faraway lands, seems to be an essential part of our cuisine. It's funny that in the area of the world where it should be best-known I have never found anyone that actually knew it.

    As fish is my basic source of protein - since I don't eat meat - my visits to Denmark afford me the opportunity to sample a variety of fish that are not common in the DR. Herring is one of those. Like all fish from the northern seas, herring is a very fatty fish, which makes it very flavorful. Strangely enough, for all the ways I have seen herrings prepared here (more than I can remember) I have never seen it offered in the manner that we Dominicans are used to.

    Arenque guisado (herrings in tomato sauce).
    Arenque guisado (herrings in tomato sauce).

    Herrings in tomato sauce

    I have seen arenque guisado served any time from breakfast to dinner, so if you are not afraid of strong tastes this is something that will definitely appeal to you.

    By the way, some people swear by the aphrodisiac properties of arenque, something I don't feel qualified to comment on.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

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    Arenque Guisado [+ Video]

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Arenque Guisado - Recipe & Video (Herrings in Tomato Sauce): a dish that some people love, some hate, there doesn't seem to be a middle point. Where are you on this?
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Caribbean, Dominican
    Servings 6 porciones
    Calories 313 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 pound smoked herring, [0.91 kg]
    • 1 small red onion, sliced
    • 2 bell pepper, cut into strips
    • 4 plum tomato, cut into eights, (or 1 doz. cherry peppers halved)
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)

    Garnish

    • minced cilantro, or parsley (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Soaking herring
      Soaking herring: Soak herring in a galon [4 lt] of water for half an hour. Remove from the water and discard the water.
    • Boiling herring
      Boil herring: Place herring in a pot with half a gallon [2 lt] of clean water and boil over medium-low heat till it starts flaking (15-20 mins). Remove from the water and cool to room temperature. Discard water.
    • Prepping herring
      Prep herring: Flake the herrings, cleaning from bones and skin. Set aside.
    • Cooking herring
      Cook herring: Heat the oil over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, peppers, and tomatoes until cooked-through (about 5 mins).
      Stir in herrings, ½ cup of water and tomato sauce. Season with salt to taste. Simmer until everything is heated through.
    • Serving
      Serving: Serve hot and garnish with cilantro. My favorite sides are arroz blanco and boiled yuca. Some slices of avocado go great with it too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 742mgPotassium: 824mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 42.8mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2.4mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    By Tia Clara - Published May 12, 2011, revised Nov 26, 2022

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