Hottentots

QUICK FACTS

Nutrition Value: Proteins, Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin A, Cm Calcium, Iron, Omega 3, 

Ways to cook: Baked, Braai/BBQ, Roast, Broiled, Grill, Steamed, Pan Fried

Portion Sizes: 150 – 200g

Taste: A deep-bodied, plump fish that has a bluish grey to bronzy colour. Super tasty fish, mild in flavour & flesh is moist, buttery, and tender, with firm medium-sized flaky texture. The best part is the skin which really holds all the flavour, so don’t be tempted to toss it!

Sides Suggestions:

  • Oven-roasted Hottentots Fish With Lime-Butter, Spinach, Shiitake Mushrooms and Shoestring Potatoes.
  • Caldeirada – Portuguese fish stew
  • Baked Hottentots with smashed peas and lemon wedges
  • Cape Malay Sea-food Curry
  • Senegalese Fish &  Rice Stew

Similarities: Haddock, Bream

To Drink with Hottentots: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Dry Rosé, Beer

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