Delicious Pickled Fish Recipes

CAPE MALAY PICKLED FISH

Steps:

• 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. Pour the liquid over until the top layer is covered. Allow to cool then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

PICKLED FISH

Steps:

• Put fish in gallon jar, Add pickling salt and 1 cup white vineger.
• Put into refigerator for five days.
• Shake every day.
• Salt will not dissolve.
• After five days, rinse with cold water, drain and blot dry.
• Mix white suger, wine, 1 cup white vinger and pickling spice in sauce pot, heat just to a boil.
• Take off stove and let cool.
• Add fish and onions to clean gallon jar, then add brine.
• Shake occasionally.
• Fish will be ready to eat in 2 days.
• But the longer it sets the better it is.
• If you want to double this recipe, double everything but the spices.