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Yaprak Sarma
Hard 1 hr 55 min~280 kcal 4/10
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Escovitch Fish
Jamaican fried fish topped with a hot vinegar pickle of carrot, onion, Scotch bonnet, allspice, and peppers.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇯🇲 Jamaican🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 25 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the fish
- 700 gr White fish fillets
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
For frying
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 2 adet Carrots
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 1 adet Red pepper
- 1 adet Hot pepper
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Grape vinegar
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sugar
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the fish with half the salt and black pepper, then coat lightly with flour.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and cook the fish for 4 minutes per side, until browned.
8 min08:00 - 3
Cut the carrots, onion, red pepper, and hot pepper into thin strips.
- 4
In a separate pan, turn the vegetables for 3 minutes so they stay crisp.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the grape vinegar, allspice, sugar, and remaining salt, then boil the sauce for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Prepare the rice pilaf for serving.
- 7
Pour the hot vinegar sauce over the fried fish and serve with rice.
💡 Tip: Pour the vinegar sauce over the fish while hot, but do not let the fish sit in it; the crisp crust softens quickly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve escovitch fish as a sour-spicy fish plate with rice, cucumber, and optional fried plantain.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
34
g protein
22
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 21%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Escovitch Fish make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Escovitch Fish take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Escovitch Fish difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Escovitch Fish have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 22g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Escovitch Fish contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Escovitch Fish belong to?
This recipe belongs to Jamaican cuisine.How many ingredients does Escovitch Fish need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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