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Bokkom

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of South Africa, bokkom is a traditional method of preserving fish through salting and smoking. This practice has deep roots in local fishing communities, where it served as a means to extend the shelf life of catches. Bokkom is often enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal, celebrated for its intense flavor and chewy texture. Today, it remains popular in South Africa, with variations found in other coastal cultures around the world.

South AfricanZAmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb Southern mullet fish
2 tablespoons salt
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium potato, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup water
2 teaspoons spices
1 lemon, juiced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is more affordable.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a different flavor profile, while table salt is often less expensive.

1

Layer salt and fish in a container for pickling

2

Let the fish cure in salt for three days

3

Rinse the fish with water after curing

4

Prepare a pot with garlic, butter, bell peppers, onion, potato, and tomato

5

Add shredded fish to the pot

6

Add water and let it cook

7

Serve with a squeeze of lemon

Cooking Techniques

curingsmoking

Equipment Needed

smokercontainerweighthanging rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

BokkomsDried Fish

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