This Cape Malay-style pickled fish is made with aromatic spices and often eaten over Easter in particular the Western Cape.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg firm fish whole or cut into portions
- 30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- 2 brown onions, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Atlas Pickle Fish Masala
- 5ml (1 teaspoon) salt
- 45ml (3 tablespoons) sugar
- 375ml (1 1/2 cups) black vinegar
- 300ml water
Method:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onions for about 10 minutes until soft and
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2
- Add the Atlas Pickled Fish Masala and cook for a further 3
- Add the salt, sugar, vinegar and Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Place the fish carefully in the pan and spoon the sauce over the Cover and Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Lift the fish carefully from the pan with a fish slice and place in a non-metallic
- Transfer the sauce to a processor and blitz until Pour the sauce over the fish and cover with cling film.
- Chill for 2-3