Saturday, February 6, 2010

As South African as can be Pickled fish was always found in the fridge at home. A great snack late at night after you have sneaked into the house drunk as a skunk. Good stuff really good stuff Yummy

Pickled Fish

2 kilograms firm-fleshed white fish eg. yellowtail

  • 4 large onions, sliced
  • 750 milliliters vinegar
  • 125 milliliters water
  • 20 milligrams salt
  • 125 milligrams sugar
  • 40 milligrams curry powder
  • 15 milligrams turmeric
  • 2 milligrams cayenne pepper
  • 1 piece crushed root ginger
  • 10 coriander seeds
  • 5 lemon or bay leaves

Clean and fillet the fish and cut it into portions. Combine all the other ingredients in a deep saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the fish and simmer for a further 20 minutes, taking care not to break the fish. Remove with a slotted spoon and layer into a glass dish. Pour the curry sauce over. Leave to cool, then cover tightly and leave to mature in the refrigerator for at least 3 days before use, but preferably longer.
Serve with brown bread and butter.

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