3 curried pickled south african Recipes

lemons , rough-skinned (the thick-skinned, old-fashioned kind of lemon), dark brown sugar , like muscovado, apple cider vinegar, water, ground turmeric, curry powder, mild , flavourful (use cape malay, or use a good masala), mustard seeds (pref. yellow), sea salt

fish , firm-fleshed, weighed after filleting and frying (see instructions), onions, very large, sliced thinly, oil (for frying , or use lard, which is nicer), curry powder (use good quality ), vinegar (do not use spirit !), sugar, hot peppers, fresh , sliced open (optional), salt, white peppercorns (or you can use black ), apricot preserves (jam)