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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Kabeljou with Reishunger

How to order / say it
Say it Kabeljou mit Reis — [Kab-el-yoh with Rice-hoon-ger]
Order Can I get the grilled kabeljou, please?
Locally Kan ek die gegrilde kabeljou kry, asseblief?
Say locally

Grilled kabeljou; marinated with herbs, served on a bed of spiced rice.

Why try it?

Grilled kabeljou represents the coastal bounty of Swakopmund, highlighting the city’s rich maritime heritage and focus on fresh, local catches.

How it tastes

The fish is tender yet firm, with a slightly smoky flavor from the grill balanced by the fragrant spiced rice.

Origin & History — first documented: 1888

Emanating from the late 19th century coastal traditions, kabeljou became popular as settlers developed fishing techniques and recipes around local fish species.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g kabeljou fillets
  • 🍋 50 ml lemon juice
  • 🧄 3 garlic cloves
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🌾 200 g basmati rice
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 🌿 10 g fresh coriander

Method

  1. 1 Marinate kabeljou fillets with lemon juice, crushed garlic, and seasoning.
  2. 2 Grill the fish on medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Cook basmati rice with cumin seeds and serve topped with grilled fish.
  4. 4 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm.

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