Discover what it truly means to ‘awaken your palate’ by diving into this aromatic dish. A masala paste makes hake fillet come alive with notes of garam masala & garlic. A cucumber & tomato salsa cools down the palate and turmeric-infused rice satisfies with its welcome savouriness. Finished with a mayo drizzle.
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RICE
Place the rinsed rice and the ground Turmeric in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
Fish
In a small bowl, combine the masala spice with a squeeze of Lemon juice until it forms a paste. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Pat the hake dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the masala paste, and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
SALSA
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the sliced spring onion, the diced Cucumber, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season and set aside. Loosen the mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and add water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the rice, top with the spiced hake, and scatter over the salsa. Drizzle over the Mayo and garnish with any remaining Lemon wedges. Well done, Chef!
RICE
Place the rinsed rice and the ground Turmeric in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
Fish
In a small bowl, combine the masala spice with a squeeze of Lemon juice until it forms a paste. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Pat the hake dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the masala paste, and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
SALSA
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the sliced spring onion, the diced Cucumber, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season and set aside. Loosen the mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and add water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the rice, top with the spiced hake, and scatter over the salsa. Drizzle over the Mayo and garnish with any remaining Lemon wedges. Well done, Chef!
RICE
Place the rinsed rice and the ground Turmeric in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
Fish
In a small bowl, combine the masala spice with a squeeze of Lemon juice until it forms a paste. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Pat the hake dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the masala paste, and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
SALSA
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the sliced spring onion, the diced Cucumber, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season and set aside. Loosen the mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and add water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the rice, top with the spiced hake, and scatter over the salsa. Drizzle over the Mayo and garnish with any remaining Lemon wedges. Well done, Chef!
RICE
Place the rinsed rice and the ground Turmeric in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
Fish
In a small bowl, combine the masala spice with a squeeze of Lemon juice until it forms a paste. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Pat the hake dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the masala paste, and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
SALSA
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the sliced spring onion, the diced Cucumber, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season and set aside. Loosen the mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and add water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the rice, top with the spiced hake, and scatter over the salsa. Drizzle over the Mayo and garnish with any remaining Lemon wedges. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R249.77
for 4 servings · R62.44 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Mayo needs 200 mlFlying Goose® Sriracha Mayo-Styled Dipping Sauce 455 ml 455 ml at R114.99 · 44% of packR50.55
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Ground Turmeric needs 20 mlCrushed Turmeric 50 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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White Basmati Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Tomatoes needs 4Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Lemons needs 2Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Masala Spice needs 80 mlJalfrezi Cook-in-Sauce With Garam Masala Spice Blend 360 g R69.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R69.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Masala Fried Spicy Hake?
The preparation time for Masala Fried Spicy Hake with yellow rice & salsa is between 15 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Masala Fried Spicy Hake with yellow rice & salsa?
The total time required to make Masala Fried Spicy Hake with yellow rice & salsa is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Masala Fried Spicy Hake provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Masala Fried Spicy Hake?
Cucumber, Fish, Lemon, Line-caught Hake Fillets, Masala Spice, Mayo, Spring Onion, Tomato, Turmeric, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Masala Fried Spicy Hake?
Calories: 840, Carbs: 113 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 36.3 grams, Sugar: 15.7 grams, Salt: 538 grams
How do I prepare Masala Fried Spicy Hake?
FISH: In a small bowl, combine the masala spice with a squeeze of lemon juice until it forms a paste. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Pat the hake dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the masala paste, and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season. DINNER IS READY: Plate up the rice, top with the spiced hake, and scatter over the salsa. Drizzle over the mayo and garnish with any remaining lemon wedges. Well done, Chef! SALSA: In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the sliced spring onion, the diced cucumber, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season and set aside. Loosen the mayo with a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and add water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. RICE: Place the rinsed rice and the ground turmeric in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Masala Fried Spicy Hake?
Cucumber, Fish, Lemon, Line-caught Hake Fillets, Masala Spice, Mayo, Spring Onion, Tomato, Turmeric, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Masala Fried Spicy Hake have?
840 calories
How much fat content does Masala Fried Spicy Hake have?
grams