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Solomon Gundy (Jamaican pickled fish spread): photo of the dish
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Solomon Gundy (Jamaican pickled fish spread)

A Jamaican spread made from smoked herring or mackerel marinated in vinegar, onions and spices. Served cold as a starter on crackers or bread, it's a classic at celebrations and by the seaside.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Flake the smoked fish, carefully removing every bone, and crumble the flesh into a bowl.
  2. Finely slice the red onion, celery and chilli, then chop the garlic.
  3. Add the vegetables to the fish along with the thyme and pepper.
  4. Mix the vinegar, lime juice and oil, then pour it over the fish.
  5. Stir gently and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour so the flavours blend.
  6. Taste, adjust the acidity and serve cold with crackers.

Variations and tips

Milder version. Replace the Scotch bonnet with half a red pepper for flavour without the heat.

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