Pickled fish

Cooking Fish Pickled fish

Called acar ikan, this flavour-packed delicacy develops overnight.

  1. Place the fish in a large dish. Sprinkle with turmeric and salt. Cover. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
  2. Add oil to a large frying pan to reach 1cm up the side. Heat over high heat. Cook the fish, in 2-3 batches, for 2 minutes each side or until crisp and browned. Transfer to a baking dish.
  3. Heat the extra oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and combined chilli. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add vinegar and sugar. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Season with salt.
  4. Pour chilli mixture over fish. Cover. Place in fridge overnight to marinate. Bring to room temperature and serve.

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