Do you enjoy the variety of seafood that is available in South Africa? If you’re from the Western Cape, you also like a little curry flavour with your fish. Pickling fish is a fantastic technique to preserve it while also enhancing the flavour. Even in the chilly winter months, this pickled curry fish recipe is a delicious side dish with a simple salad. It’s a flavor-packed treat that’s simple to prepare at home.
Pickled curry fish preparation tips
The ideal fish for this recipe are mackerel and herring since they are flaky and can withstand cooking without breaking entirely. In addition to actual pickles and some cabbage, you can also add onions to the mixture. The fish should not be overcooked because it will become tough. For optimal results, serve your pickled fish warm with some hot, fresh bread or rice.
Pickled curry fish is the way to go if you’re craving authentic South African flavour. Beautiful fish that has a significant flavour and textural enhancement.
Pickled fish recipe
Course: Side
Cuisine: South African
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
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1.3 g fish (any dense variety)
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3 large onions
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2 cups vinegar
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1 tbsp curry powder
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1 tbsp crnflower
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2-3 tsp salt
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pepper to taste
Method
- Cut the fish into pieces, season and sprinkle with flour.
- Fry the fish to a golden brown colour.
- Cut the onions into rings and cook in 1 cup water for 3 minutes.
- Mix curry, sugar, cornflour, salt, pepper and vinegar. Stir into onions and boil gently for 3 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Pour over fish with a few lemon or bay leaves in between.
- Store in air-tight container.