This dashi-infused soy & mirin broth is so good, you will want to drink it, Chef! (See what we did there?) Served with pan-fried aubergine rounds, a crispy-skinned hake fillet, a side of onion-dotted spinach and a generous serving of Siyavanna charm.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Dilute the dashi with 100ml of boiling water. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted dashi and the soy & mirin. Simmer until reduced by half, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Aubergine
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Aubergine rounds until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
Fish
Return the pan, wiped down, to 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. Remove from the pan and season.
VEGGIES
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onions until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and fry until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the Aubergine rounds, drizzle over the sauce (to taste), and side with the hake. Serve alongside the spinach. Enjoy, Chef!
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Dilute the dashi with 200ml of boiling water. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted dashi and the soy & mirin. Simmer until reduced by half, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Aubergine
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Aubergine rounds until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
Fish
Return the pan, wiped down, to 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. Remove from the pan and season.
VEGGIES
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onions until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and fry until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the Aubergine rounds, drizzle over the sauce (to taste), and side with the hake. Serve alongside the spinach. Enjoy, Chef!
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Dilute the dashi with 300ml of boiling water. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted dashi and the soy & mirin. Simmer until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Aubergine
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Aubergine rounds until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches and add oil in every batch. Remove from the pan.
Fish
Return the pan, wiped down, to 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. Remove from the pan and season.
VEGGIES
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onions until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and fry until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the Aubergine rounds, drizzle over the sauce (to taste), and side with the hake. Serve alongside the spinach. Enjoy, Chef!
SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Dilute the dashi with 400ml of boiling water. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted dashi and the soy & mirin. Simmer until reduced by half, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Aubergine
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Aubergine rounds until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches and add oil in every batch. Remove from the pan.
Fish
Return the pan, wiped down, to 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. Remove from the pan and season.
VEGGIES
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onions until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and fry until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the Aubergine rounds, drizzle over the sauce (to taste), and side with the hake. Serve alongside the spinach. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R85.10
for 4 servings · R21.27 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Spinach needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Aubergine needs 1 kgMacaroni 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 2.0× packsR45.98
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dashi Granules
- Soy & Mirin
- Line-caught Hake Fillets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine?
The preparation time for Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine with spinach is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine with spinach?
The total time required to make Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine with spinach is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine?
Aubergine, Dashi Granules, Fish, Garlic, Line-caught Hake Fillets, Onion, Soy & Mirin, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine?
Calories: 340, Carbs: 39 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 32 grams, Sugar: 19.5 grams, Salt: 3033 grams
How do I prepare Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine?
FISH: Return the pan, wiped down, to 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. Remove from the pan and season. AUBERGINE: Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the aubergine rounds until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan. VEGGIES: Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onions until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the rinsed spinach and fry until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season. DINNER IS READY: Plate up the aubergine rounds, drizzle over the sauce (to taste), and side with the hake. Serve alongside the spinach. Enjoy, Chef! SAUCE: Boil the kettle. Dilute the dashi with 200ml of boiling water. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted dashi and the soy & mirin. Simmer until reduced by half, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine?
Aubergine, Dashi Granules, Fish, Garlic, Line-caught Hake Fillets, Onion, Soy & Mirin, Spinach
How many calories does Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine have?
340 calories
How much fat content does Savanna’s Hake & Dashi Aubergine have?
grams