Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Serves: 6

Amos O'Hara

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

47

Sweetness

47

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

1 cup

Water

2 tbsps

Curry Powder

2 tsps

Ground Cumin

Directions:

1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

2

Season the fish with salt and place in the skillet

3

Fry on both sides until fish is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side

4

Remove from the skillet and set aside

5

Fry the onions and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until translucent

6

Add the peppercorns, allspice berries, bay leaves, and red chile pepper

7

Pour in the vinegar and water and bring to a boil

8

Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved

9

Season with curry powder, turmeric, cumin and coriander

10

Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired

11

Layer pieces of fish and the pickling mixture in a serving dish

12

Pour the liquid over until the top layer is covered

13

Allow to cool then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving