CLASSIC BELFAST POTTED HERRING

Classic Belfast Potted Herring is a simple herring dish from Northern Ireland.

Prep time: 3 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 4
Skill level: Easy Peasy
Recipe by: Ewing’s Seafoods

Ingredients

• 12 Ardglass herring, butterflied
• Non-brewed condiment malt vinegar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 12 all spice berries
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paxo golden breadcrumbs

The method

1. Roll herrings from the head towards the tail. Tightly pack the rolled herring in an ovenproof oven dish.
2. Pour over the vinegar and sprinkle over the raw onion.
3. Sprinkle on the all spice berries.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover in the breadcrumbs and bake at 180° for 25 minutes or until golden.

Recipe courtesy of Fish is the Dish. See more recipes at www.fishisthedish.co.uk