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Smoorsnoek (Smoked Snoek with Tomato & Onion)
Recipe by
Christo Lochenberg
Published 13 November 2025
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Ingredients
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- 500g Smoked snoek fillet (flaked, bones removed)
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- 1 can (410g) Chopped tomatoes
- 60ml (4 tbsp) Tomato paste
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 30ml (2 tbsp) White vinegar (adjust to taste)
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Mild curry powder (optional, adds depth)
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped (for garnish)
About This Recipe
A beloved West Coast dish featuring smoked snoek (a local fish) flaked and combined with a sweet and tangy tomato and onion relish. It's incredibly flavourful and comforting, often served with rice or pap.
Preparation Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add crushed garlic and chopped chilli (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder (if using) and thyme (if using). Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavours have melded.
- Gently fold in the flaked smoked snoek. Be careful not to break it up too much.
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes, just enough to heat the fish through.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust sugar and vinegar if needed to balance the sweet and sour.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or coriander, alongside yellow rice or pap.
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