Ingredients
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½ cup vegetable oil for frying
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3 pounds cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
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salt to taste
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2 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 red chile pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise
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3 large bay leaves
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8 whole black peppercorns
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4 whole allspice berries
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2 cups red wine vinegar
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½ cup water
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½ cup packed brown sugar, or to taste
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![all ingredients gathered to make pickled fish.]()
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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.
![fish seasoned with salt and browned in a skillet.]()
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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.
![an overhead view of onions and seasonings for pickled fish simmering in a skillet.]()
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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.
![mixtures layered in a baking dish, allowing to cool before serving.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 238 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 238 | |
| % 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.
