Bokkem Bake

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Bokkoms 

Bokkem bake uses salted, wind-dried fish called bokkemsView Bokkems Article, They are usually made from haardersView Haarders Article which once formed an important part of the diet of Cape farm labourers.

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Makes: 4
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  1. Soak bokkems in plenty of cold water for 2-3 hours to get rid of the excess salt

  2. Place each fish on a piece of foil, shiny side in, dot with butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, followed by black pepper

  3. Bake in a preheated moderately slow oven 160°C (320°F) for 15–20 minutes or bury in hot coals for 10 minutes, until piping hot and heated through

  4. When done, open parcels, remove heads and tails.

  5. Serve with buttered bread or mashed potato

  6. This dish is best eaten outdoors.

Category: Entrée

Cuisine: South African

Sub-Category: Traditional

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