Cape Malay Pickled Fish Recipe (South African Curried Fish)

Ingredients

• 2 kg firm white fish fillets, such as hake
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 6 large onions, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 tablespoons roasted masala
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon corn flour, mixed with 3 tablespoons water