Devilled soft roes

• ¾–1 lb (350–450 g) soft herring roes
• 1 tablespoon plain flour

Separate the herring roes, rinse and carefully pull away the thread. Take care when handling not to break the very thin membrane surrounding them or they will lose their shape. Mix together the flour and curry powder and season with salt and pepper, then evenly coat the roes in the seasoned flour.

Melt the butter in a frying pan over moderate heat, add the roes and fry gently for 3–4 mi