Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Pickled fish made with tender cod fillets covered with a sweet, spicy, and aromatic pickling liquid is a traditional and delicious Cape Town Easter meal.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
1525 min
Servings
12

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and fry in the hot skillet until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chile pepper, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice berries, then pour in vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Season with curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Taste and add brown sugar if desired.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Arrange layers of fish and pickling mixture in a serving dish. Pour in pickling liquid to cover the top layer. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

238
Calories
21 g
Protein
16 g
Carbs
10 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
67 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/104444/cape-malay-pickled-fish/
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