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EPISODE 11: RECIPE

Gran’s Pickled Fish in a Jar

STEP 1 – The Fish

• Portion the fish into around 5cm chunks.
• Season with salt and pepper.

STEP 2 – The Batter

• For the batter whisk together all of the ingredients until you have a lump free shiny mixture.
• Heat oil in a frying pan, not more than two thirds full.

STEP 3 – Frying

• Dust with flour and carefully dip into batter, allowing excess to drip off.
• Carefully place into hot oil and fry for around 5 minutes/until cooked through – remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

STEP 4 – Marinating liquid

• In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil add curry powder and a little bit of water at a time until thickened slighty.
• Add marinating mix and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously.
• Add vinegar, stir, adjust sugar if necessary.
• Add onions and allow to cook for no longer than 2 minutes, must remain crunchy.
• Remove from heat.

STEP 5 – Assemble

• Layer onion mix and fish in a dish or a jar.
• Place in the fridge – preferably overnight for all of the flavours and liquid to marinate and infuse into fish.