🇹🇹Smoked Herring and Tomatoes and Coconut Bake is my ultimate comfort food!

Smoked herring is a type of fish that has been smoked over an open flame to give it a deeper, smokier flavor.
I love smoked herring and tomatoes and coconut pot bake because it evokes memories of Trinidad hanging out with my cousins. At our limes, my cousin Jamila is usually the mastermind behind the process and the best at making this combination.
Not surprising, the smoked herring sold in Trinidad includes both the head and skin. This requires extensive preparation including roasting, skinning and removing the fine bones. The bones are removed individually in a painstaking process until patience wanes or hunger threatens.
Fortunately, my super market sells smoked herring filets which eliminates most of the laborious tasks. As a result, I enjoy smoked herring more frequently. I no longer have to wait for the whole family to gather to assist with the process of cleaning the smoked herring.
My dish of Caribbean smoked herring and tomatoes and coconut pot bake is an easy and flavorful combo that will bring a taste of the tropics to your kitchen table. Combining the smoky flavor of the herring with the sweetness of the tomatoes accompanied by the richness of the coconut bake, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time.
Happy Valentines Day Everyone. Sending you love and hugs!
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Smoked Herring and Tomatoes:
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Coconut Bake:
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SMOKED HERRING AND TOMATOES
1 pack smoked herring, about 8oz - 1lb
4 - 6 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 - 2 lb tomatoes
1 large onion, sliced or chopped
Hot pepper or pimento pepper, chopped
2 tbs minced garlic
2 scallions or 6 bandhania, chopped
1 tbs thyme leaves
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[@ravinram]

I like how you use all the names for culantro 😉

[@kimmy44481]

My favorite, absolutely delicious only thing missing is a cup of cocoa tea .

[@ruthnettles1677]

That’s exactly what I said in my comment 👍🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CookingWithRia]

Oh yes! You know the real deal! 😀☕️❤️

[@Reza-1223]

That's a beautiful recipe. I have never had coconut bake but I love smoke herring. Everything is looking very elegant. That's a great and satisfying dinner. BRAVO💯🇬🇾♥️👍🏽❤🙏

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks so much! You must try coconut bake! One of my favorites! ❤️

[@liloutimaharaj194]

This looks wonderful. I did your coconut bake recipe . The one with the yeast, it came out excellent, I even seated it to make a whole grain version. It is a big hit. I even cut and frozen some to have.

[@CookingWithRia]

Wonderful!

[@jameeldiljohn7501]

Hey Ria,smoke herring/Tomatoes with either fry/coconut bake you can't go wrong,looks delicious 😋,thanks 👍

[@vickyrajkumar8117]

Good food,but seriously I never had herring before I have to try it .looking yummy.

[@CookingWithRia]

It's so good!

[@karminiparsan9256]

Oh gosh Girl...this is divine🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Hi Ria, hope you are doing well. That looks too delicious. Your pup is sitting like a Prince up there ! So cute. After watching your pup in your videos I got so inspired into adopting a pup. We adopted a pup when he was just 8 weeks old ( now 6 months) from a Rescue Dog Organization. Now you know how much I get inspired by watching your beautiful videos. Just wanted to leave a comment to let you know how grateful I am to you. May God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you so much Bumbi! Happy to hear from you. Was wondering how you were doing. Wow! Congrats on getting a puppy! I know he will bring so much joy and love into your home! Some days will be exhausting, but have fun! 😂 ❤️

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

@@CookingWithRia Thanks Ria. I can totally understand what you mean by “ some days will be exhausting “, that’s so very true 😀

[@whatrwedoing6968]

Thank you.i love SMOKED herring!!

[@yolandedick1587]

Best comfort food ever.

[@reshmagopaul6113]

Oh yes it so delicious I like mine with fry bake

[@dawnstanislaus4370]

All I can say is. YESSSSSS YESSSSS

[@rishmab.bissessar6633]

Looks delicious watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@Nia-1a]

This looks absolutely delicious, mouth watering with just simple ingredients. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CookingWithRia]

My pleasure 😊

[@trishdafryck9736]

My favorite looks delicious 😋👍🇹🇹

[@CookingWithRia]

Mine too!

[@trishdafryck9736]

@@CookingWithRia Ok sounds good 😋👍

[@lynettesandy9807]

Hi Ria, I love watching you cook and if course I have tried many of your recipes which brought me great joy. Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👍

[@CookingWithRia]

Wonderful❤️

[@tenishastairpraisegod7648]

That looks really delicious.😋

[@CookingWithRia]

It was! Thanks!

[@alistercaton3723]

Good stuff!!

[@watttbudree4869]

yes i do love the heart shaped bake😋❤🇹🇹👍

[@islynmercurius3338]

Thanks for sharing my friend I will prepare one

[@CookingWithRia]

Hope you enjoy

[@kestonlal9794]

Delicious 🤤

[@tapualofa6707]

Will definitely try this

[@CookingWithRia]

Hope you enjoy

[@lestraroberts7370]

It looking beautiful ❤️❤️

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you 😊

[@akeemg.8969]

❤️❤️😊 Love this!! I miss my grandmother's coconut bakes and fried bakes. R.I.P. ❤️ I ate it with anything - bake & butter, bake & cheese, bake & eggs, bake & sausage, bake & saltfish, bake & sardines.... Now I'm hungry! 😂 What's your favourite combination? 😊

[@CookingWithRia]

Bake and buljol or what you saw on this video. 😂

[@staceypersad8774]

Yummy my favorite ❤

[@CookingWithRia]

So good!

[@sharon7122]

Yum yum

[@eac-guy7272]

If I make coconut bake like this I can't eat that. It will surely grieve my heart to cut it.

[@guyanesetothebone6074]

Looks delicious, I love eating mine with dhal and rice. Ria I saw a video couple days ago someone was making smoked herring and they grate the fish using a hand grater and I have to say it came out really fine no bones. Makes life much easier because I did it too,maybe you can give it a try next time.❤

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks for mentioning that! I usually put mine in the food processor but mine broke as I was filming so I deleted the clip! ❤️

[@salemabarker3712]

I always add a lot of tomatoes to stretch the amount too.

[@wilmarainwater5333]

Thank you Ria! I do it the same way but I use coconut oil to cook the herring

[@CookingWithRia]

That's great

[@wilmarainwater5333]

@@CookingWithRia Thank you! I really appreciate your videos - I am Jamaican & you just bring back the good old days - Florida

[@Reza-1223]

Good afternoon will watch later soon👍🏽🙏💯🇬🇾♥️

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you! Appreciate the support! 🏆🌟🥰

[@gem2351]

O-oh Ria, watching your videos brings nostalgia to my upbringing in Sweet, Sweet T&T. Not only are you a Master Chef but, your total command of the English language is fascinating...reminds me of the teachings of my dad, Tobago School Headmaster, Anthony Beard and Mr. Corbin George, Teacher. Many Blessings to you and your family...even Leo!

[@khamikins]

beautiful

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sherirose1]

I haven't watched the whole video but I love how you go right into the recipe. Where did you get wriri wiri from? Imm jealous. Did you know its indigenous to Guyana. It made its way to other coubtrues. Sadly in UK, someone tried to grow it and it wasn't great. I wish if I had some. I will watch later. Take care. Wish I lived near you.

[@vickyrajkumar8117]

Can u fry the baked instead of baking,just asking.🤔🤔

[@affie3279]

Happy valentines day ria! 🥰

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks and same to you!❤️

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