"Smoked herring is one of Ikaria's classic recipes. Try this recipe. Residents of Ikaria have some of the longest lifespans in the world...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound (450 g) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
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2 large red onions, finely chopped
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1 or 2 fresh or dried chile peppers
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2 pounds (1 kg) collard greens or kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped
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1 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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3 ounces (85 g) smoked herring fillets, Greek lakerda (salted mackerel in olive oil), or salted anchovies or sardines, rinsed