This Cape-style Pickled Fish combines tender white fish with silky onions in a bright, sweet-sour curry vinegar. The sauce is fragrant with turmeric, bay, and gentle spice, giving the dish its distinctive golden colour and deeply savoury aroma.

Vetkoek is crisp and golden outside, soft and airy inside, and especially comforting when stuffed with warmly spiced curried mince. This quick version keeps the classic character while making it realistic for a beginner weeknight cook.