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Recheado Masala Fish
Soak all the spices, ginger, garlic, tamarind pulp and kashmiri chilies except oil in vinegar. Add sugar and salt. Also add turmeric powder. Combine all nicely and marinate for 35-40 mins. Grind the mixture until soft and smooth. Add more vinegar if required but ensure the paste has to be thick so add vinegar accordingly. If the masala paste is thin then it would not stick to the fish. Rinse the fish slit from the center and give some incision from the top. You could see the fish below for clarity. Now stuff the paste into the center and into the incision. Coat the entire fish with this paste. Marinate the fish for 30 mins. Place oil in a shallow pan, once oil is quite hot shallow fry the stuffed mackerels. Fry until golden brown from both sides Serve the recheado mackerels hot with salad, lime wedges, rice and curry. Notes
Questions about this dish
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How long does Recheado Masala Fish take?
1 hr 35 min all in โ 25 min prep, 1 hr 10 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much vinegar?
2ยฝ tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.