Smoke Herring Choka Ingredients 2 smoked herring 1 medium onion chopped fine 2 werri werri pepper or a piece of hot pepper 1 stalk green onion chopped fine The juice of 1 lime Preparation Soak the herring in cold water overnight or for about 3 hours changing the water often. Shred the flesh and pick out the fine bones Add all the ingredients and toss well.