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Ingelegde Vis (Pickled Fish)

Ingelegde Vis is a traditional South African recipe for a lightly-spiced dry curried pickled fish that's also known as kerrievis. It is often served for Easter with savoury hot cross buns. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic South African version of: Pickled Fish (Ingelegde Vis).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

4–6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : CurrySauce RecipesSpice RecipesSouth-africa Recipes


Ingredients:

For the Fish:
500g firm white fish fillets cut into 3cm pieces
240ml water
2 tbsp lemon juice
6 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
pinch of salt

For the Sauce:
4 tsp vegetable oil
200g sliced onion
1 tsp plain flour
120ml water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp malt or cider vinegar
1/2 tsp South African Curry Powder
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of black pepper
a few lemon twists
sprig of parsley

Method:

Pat the fish dry on paper towels then combine the water, lemon juice and seasonings in a non-stick frying pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and add the fish then cover and simmer for about 2 minutes (until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork). Using a slotted spoon remove the fish to a bowl and set aside then discard the cooking liquid.

Prepare the sauce by drying the frying pan then add the oil and heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the pan then stir to combine with the oil. Gradually add the water, stirring continually then add the lemon juice, sugar, vinegar and seasonings. Stirring continually, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour the sauce over the fish and gently toss to combine. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate until chilled.

Toss again before serving and garnish with twists of lemon and parsley.