Salmon was served as one of the Christmas Eve dishes to King Jan III Sobieski in 1695 ... eggs), herring vorschmack with caper or tartar sauce, or puff pastry with roe and herring milt. Carp fried in ...

First served in feudal Japan, herring roe, known as kazunoko, gradually became an integral part of Osechi, the traditional Japanese New Year's feast. Among the numerous dishes served in elegant ...

Herring is perhaps best cooked in white wine or light vinegar - the acid flavours suit its rich flesh. Herring roe is also full of flavour and worth keeping. FAQs about BBC Food ...