Recipes from Ms. Ayala's Kitchen

Smoked Herring and Rice 
 
Contributed by Khasheka
 
1 pkg. deveined, deboned smoked 
   herring 
1 creole hot pepper to your taste
1/2  green pepper 
1 small sprig parsley
3 Tbs. tomato paste 
3 Tbs. oil
1 lb. rice 
1/2 red pepper to your taste
1 celery stalk
1 small piece of thyme
1 1/2  cup of water
Soak herring over night and then break into small pieces. In the oil, sauté the onion, parsley, hot pepper, celery, and chopped peppers. Then add the herring chunks and cook for a few minutes.  Add herring water and tomato paste. Let simmer.  Add rice.  Season to taste. Let boil until all water is evaporated and the rice grain is soft (but not too soft). 

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