Traaaaaa....dition, Tradition, Tradition ( with the Fiddler On The Roof playing in the background)

Traaaa....dition , Tradition, Tradition..... did the sound play in the background :)

When I think about tradition, especially during the Easter holidays...I think about "Ingelegde Vis" which is slang for "Pickled Fish" in Cape Town....

So What is Pickled Fish?

Pickled Fish is a traditional South African recipe for a classic dish of fish pickled in white wine or brown vinegar flavoured with curry spices like garam masala, fennel seeds and coriander seed :).....

And is enjoyed with hot cross buns and crispy rolls to soak up that delicious turmeric spicy sauce....

A friendly warning Pickle Fish is addictive....

Today we going to be sharing a favourite pickled fish recipe.....Not a very traditional recipe in any sense...But most of the ingredients are what you would add to a very traditional pickle fish dish....

Enjoy...

Step 1 : Coat the hake or firm fish in the flour

 

Step 2: Pan fry the hake until cooked

 

Step 3: Place the cooked fish on a paper towel and drain off the excess oil

 

Step 4: Mix the spices, sugar and vinegar

In a large pot add the:

• Sliced onions
• Vinegar
• Water
• Brown Sugar
• Curry Powder
• Whole black peppercorn
• Ground Ginger
• Tumeric

Step 5: Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for 5 minutes

 

Step 6: Mix the Knorr Brown Onion soup with water and mix to form a smooth paste

 

Step 7: Add the Knorr Brown Onion Soup paste to the pot

 

Step 8: Add the fish and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and let the pot cool

 

Step 9: Once cooled, spoon the fish into a non-metal container and store until your ready to serve

 

Quick tips:

• Before adding 600g of sugar, start off with 300g and keep adding until your desired taste;
• If you think the onions is too much, you could chop it up in the food processor to give a smooth textured taste. But i must be honest I like the onions big and pickled;
• Your fish can be any firm fish Traditional

 

Ingredients

In a large pot add the:

• 45 ML Knorr Brown Onion Soup
• 1.5 KG Firm Fish 
• 4 Large Onions, sliced into rings, preferably brown onions
• 750ml White or Brown Vinegar
• 500ml Water
• 600g Brown Sugar
• 300ml Mild and Spicy Curry Powder
• 16 Whole black peppercorn
• 5ml Ground Ginger
• 10ml Tumeric

 

Enjoy the video here below: Pickled Fish Recipe