Spring Staple | Herring Roe
I grew up in Pelican and Sitka in Southeast Alaska, where the annual arrival of herring is a staple of spring. As a child it was especially exciting. Boats came from around the region for the commerci...
Ingredients
- Raw fresh herring eggs (or thawed, previously frozen eggs) broken up into bite-sized chunks
- Iceberg lettuce, torn for salad
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped green onion
- Frozen peas, thawed
- Mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, to garnish
Preparation
Combine iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, green onion, and peas. Gently stir in chunks of herring eggs. Mix in mayonnaise as dressing to taste (should be a light coating). Add salt and pepper to taste and dill to garnish. Serve immediately, or chill if desired.
