Sweet, sticky and carrying just enough heat, these fried herrings strike a lovely balance between richness and brightness. The sauce leans into tangy chilli sweetness while the herring provides a meaty, satisfying texture beneath it all. It’s an approachable tin with plenty of flavour and an easy crowd-pleasing character.
 
Serve over jasmine rice with cucumber and fresh coriander, or flake through a noodle salad with lime and herbs. A lightly chilled rosé is a great match; alternatively, a Victorian lager works nicely alongside the gentle spice.
 
Diplomats Tinned Fish: Baltic Excellence in Every Tin
Diplomats Tinned Fish is a producer known for delivering high-quality, flavourful seafood from the Baltic region. With a focus on traditional smoking, curing, and preservation methods, Diplomats offers a diverse range of sprats, sardines, herring, and salmon, each carefully prepared to highlight the natural richness of the fish. Whether lightly smoked, fried, or infused with bold sauces, these tins capture the essence of the Baltic Sea’s long-standing seafood traditions.