Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Name: Cape Malay Pickled Fish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying; 3 pounds cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions; salt to taste; 2 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 8 whole black peppercorns; 4 whole allspice berries; 3 bay leaves; 1 red chile pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise; 2 cups red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, or to taste; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander

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This recipe is a traditional Easter time classic in Cape Town, South Africa. It is served mainly with hot cross buns or freshly baked bread.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 1h

Serves 6

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.1g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 150mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 32.7g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g 9%

Total Sugars 20.4g

Protein 41.9g 84%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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

Season the fish with salt and place in the skillet.

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

Remove from the skillet and set aside.

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

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

Pour in the vinegar and water and bring to a boil.

Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.

Season with curry powder, turmeric, cumin and coriander.

Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired.

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