Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 30 mins
Total Time:
1 day 1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½cupvegetable oil for frying

  • 3poundscod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions

  • salt to taste

  • 2largeonions, peeled and sliced into rings

  • 2clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 1red chile pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise

  • 3largebay leaves

  • 8whole black peppercorns

  • 4whole allspice berries

  • 2cupsred wine vinegar

  • ½cupwater

  • ½cuppacked brown sugar, or to taste

  • 2tablespoonscurry powder

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 2teaspoonsground coriander

  • 1teaspoonground turmeric

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and fry in the hot skillet until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

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  3. Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chile pepper, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice berries, then pour in vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Season with curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Taste and add brown sugar if desired.

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  4. Arrange layers of fish and pickling mixture in a serving dish. Pour in pickling liquid to cover the top layer. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Cholesterol
49mg
16%
Sodium
67mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Protein
21g
42%
Vitamin C
3mg
4%
Calcium
44mg
3%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
590mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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