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Shark chutney

A spicy preparation made from salted, dried shark, pounded with lime, chilli and onion. Served as an accompaniment to rice or spread on bread, in small quantities.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried salted shark in cold water for 12 hours, changing the water 3 or 4 times to desalt it.
  2. Drain it, then flake it by hand, removing the bones and skin.
  3. Fry the fish in the oil with the turmeric for 5 minutes over medium heat, until it is quite dry.
  4. Let it cool, then roughly crush the fish in a mortar or with a knife.
  5. In a bowl, mix the fish with the onion, chillies, tomato and lime juice.
  6. Season with a pinch of salt and sugar, then taste and adjust the sourness.
  7. Let it rest 15 minutes before serving with white rice.

Variations and tips

Tuna version. If shark is hard to find, replace it with salted dried tuna, which gives a similar taste.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.