If you’re looking for a dish that’ll wake up your taste buds, clear your sinuses, and possibly start a small neighborhood gossip chain—look no further than Haitian-style sautéed smoked herring, aka aran sò! This bold, unapologetically fragrant fish is the Beyoncé of salt-cured seafood—salty, spicy, dramatic, and always the center of attention. Cooked down in a rich pool of good olive oil (the kind you save for “special occasions”), with more onions than a family reunion drama, fresh herbs, garlic, and a whole scotch bonnet pepper that doesn’t come to play. Traditionally served alongside boiled plantains, green bananas, and Japanese yams—this dish doesn’t just feed your belly, it gives you a full Caribbean experience. Buckle up. Your kitchen’s about to smell like home… or at least like somebody’s Haitian auntie just pulled up with her cast iron pan and big opinions.