Matamata Chronicle

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH CHIA RICE AND HORSERADIS­H CREAM

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Chia Rice

1 cup basmati rice 1-2 tablespoon­s black chia seeds 11⁄ cups water

teaspoon salt

Pan-fried salmon and greens

4 spring onions 4 cloves garlic 250g broccolini 2 courgettes 600g boneless salmon fillets, skin on 2 tablespoon­s butter

cup water

Horseradis­h cream

cup sour cream 3 tablespoon­s grated or ground horseradis­h (store-bought) juice of lemon

To serve

2 tablespoon­s toasted sliced almonds

1 lemon, cut into wedges Combine rice, chia seeds, water and salt in a pot and bring to the boil. As soon as it boils, cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce to lowest heat to cook for 12 minutes. Turn off heat and leave to steam, still covered, for a further 8 minutes. Do not lift lid during cooking.

While rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice spring onions; roughly chop garlic; trim

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