[Recipe] Arenque con Huevo (Herrings and Egg)
Learn how to make this arenque con huevo (herring with egg)) recipe, a dish that those who love it, do so with passion.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 237kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked herring [0.48 kg]
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion cut into strips
- 1 bell pepper cut into strips
- 6 egg (medium)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Rinsing the herring: Soak the herrings in a gallon of water overnight. Discard the water, and rinse the herring a couple of times.
- Boiling the herring: Boil the herrings over medium heat in 2 qt [2 lt] of water till cooked through (about 15 minutes). Remove the herring from the water. Discard water.Once cooled to room temperature, flake the herrings, and set aside.
- Cooking: In a pan heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until they become translucent. Stir in the bell pepper and herring and cook until the bell pepper is cooked through. Add the eggs, and cook stirring until eggs are set.Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving: Remove from the heat. Serve per suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1.7mg