Quick and Easy Smoked Herring Choka

Steps

1. 1
   Place the cleaned smoked herring filets in a bowl as the base.
2. 2
   Add the Scotch bonnet pepper cut into large pieces, adjusting the heat level to your preference.
3. 3
   Add the scallion, diced tomato, crushed garlic, and black pepper, then mix well.
4. 4
   Do not add salt yet, as the smoked herring is already salty; you can adjust seasoning after adding the onion and hot oil.
5. 5
   Spread the thinly sliced onion on top of the mixture.
6. 6
   Pour the hot olive oil directly over the onion (this step is called "chunking"), which gently cooks the onion and distributes its flavour throughout the dish without leaving it raw.
7. 7
   Mix everything well, ensuring the hot oil is distributed evenly. Taste and add a bit of salt if needed.