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Fish with Black Peppercorns Recipe

Ingredients :

500 g

1

4 cloves

1 teaspoon

5

1/2 teaspoon

1

Cleaned whole fish

Medium onion, sliced lengthways

Garlic, sliced lengthways

Finely shredded fresh ginger

Whole black peppercorns

Salt or to taste

Fresh green chili

Vinegar as needed

Method :
  • Have fish cleaned and scaled with head, fins and tail removed.

  • Wash well, put in a casserole dish with a lid and scatter the onion, garlic, ginger, peppercorns and salt over the fish.

  • Put the chili on top and add vinegar to just cover the fish.

  • Cover the casserole with lid and seal with a thick dough of flour and water to prevent moisture escaping.

  • Put in a very slow oven at 112oC (225oF) and cook for six hours.

  • This method of cooking helps to soften the bones.

 

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