An Appetising Idea ...for non-fish fans or fish eaters alike
September 9th 2009 07:08
A good number of people have told me they don't like fish because it’s bland and fishy, and they find that rather unappetising.
Fish when bought fresh shouldn’t smell or even taste fishy. However, if you’re still not convinced then you can try this recipe of mine, especially created for people who don’t like the fishiness of fish – pardon the pun…
The natural but mild acidity of tamarind cuts out the fishiness leaving you with a beautiful piece of fish that’s seasoned just right. Together with the fresh chillies and ginger, this fish dish will definitely be everything but fishy – Spicy Tamarind and Ginger Salmon.
What you need:
1 large salmon fillet – or any kind you fancy
1 heaped teaspoon of tamarind – available at Asian grocery stores
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
salt
3 fresh chillies
1/4 cup of vegetable stock
1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil
sugar – taste to your liking, depending how sour/tart you like your food
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What to do:
1…Mix tamarind paste with 1-2 tablespoons of room-temperature water and mix with grated ginger. Salt the fish and marinate in the tamarind-ginger paste. Set aside.
2…Thinly slice the chillies and cut the ginger into matchsticks (to yield about 1 tablespoon, more if you prefer).
3…Heat a saucepan with oil and stir-fry the chillies and ginger till fragrant. Place the fish in and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Turn fish over and cook for another 3 minutes.
4…Pour in vegetable stock and the remaining tamarind-ginger marinate plus pinch of sugar. Cook for a few minutes, till fish is cooked to your liking.
5…Serve with plain steamed rice, a quick refreshing salad or a simple veggie stir-fry.
Serves: 1-2
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Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness
I have the parents here this week and ginger and fish are my mum's two favourite things to eat.
This is PERFECT - thanks Lara and awesome recipe!!!
Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
Food Slate
I love ginger too, and often use it in a variety of dishes. It's a wonderful ingredient -- will be posting more soon.
Hope your mum enjoys this