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Cape Malay Pickled Fish

South African Cape Malay Pickled Fish. It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Type de plat Main Course
Cuisine South African
Portions 5 people

Ingrédients
  

  • 1 kg Hake or firm white fish Skinless fillets cut into chunks
  • To taste Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup Flour For coating fish
  • ½ cup Oil For frying
  • 2 Onions sliced
  • 1 cup White vinegar
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Curry powder Any mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Season fish with salt and pepper, dust with flour.
  • Shallow fry in oil until golden. Set aside.
  • To cook the sauce: In the same pan, add onions and fry until soft. Add vinegar, sugar, water, turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  • Layer & Chill: Place fish in a glass or ceramic dish. Pour sauce (with onions) over the fish.
  • Let cool, then refrigerate overnight.
Keyword Fish
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