Mackerel Recheado Fry

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare and Marinate the Fish

   • Wash the mackerel thoroughly. Make 2-3 deep slits on both sides of each fish.
   • In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, salt, and lime juice.
   • Rub this mixture all over the fish, ensuring it gets into the slits. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
2. 2

   Make the Recheado Masala

   • Soak the dried red chilies in hot water for 15 minutes to soften them.
   • Drain the chilies and add them to a grinder jar.
   • Add garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric powder, tamarind pulp, sugar, and salt.
   • Pour in the vinegar and grind everything to a very smooth, thick paste. Add a little water only if necessary to help with grinding.
3. 3

   Stuff the Mackerel

   • Take the marinated mackerel and generously stuff the prepared recheado masala into the slits on both sides.