SMOKED HERRING WITH TOMATO AND GREENS (KENTUMERE)

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Smoked Herring With Tomato and Greens (Kentumere) image

From: "South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa" by Elizabeth A. Jackson. - Ghana. Serve with rice or boiled plantains.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 -8 tablespoons oil (palm or peanut or a mixture- original is 1/2 cup!)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (to taste)
2 (3 1/4 ounce) cans of kippered herring fillets (or 1 cup)
8 ounces fresh greens, stemmed and chopped (or frozen. Such as kale or spinach)

Steps:

  • Grind tomato in food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and red pepper and cook over medium heat until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add ground tomato and herring and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add greens and simmer over medium-low heat 15 minutes more, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 44.9, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.1

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