This low-fat fish recipe combines Nile Perch with plenty of fresh flavours. Ready in only 30 minutes, it’s a great dinner for busy couples.
Nile Perch Fillets With Apple Acar
WRITTEN BY:
Eileen
SERVES:
4
NUTRITION:
Rich in omega-3
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
30 Minute minutes
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Method
1.
To make acar, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, eschalots, chillies, turmeric and ginger in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 mins. Add the carrot and apple, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Season with salt and pepper.
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2.
Place the vermicelli in a bowl of water and allow to stand for 10-15 mins or until soft. Drain immediately and toss through the coriander leaves and the sesame oil.
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3.
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and cook the fish in batches 2-3 minutes each side until golden and just cooked when tested. Serve the fish fillets with the vermicelli and top with the acar.
Shopping List
Ingredients
1.
1/2 cup (125ml) water
2.
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3.
1 tablespoon sugar
4.
3 eschalots, peeled and thinly sliced lengthways
5.
5 small green chillies
6.
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
7.
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
8.
2 carrots, peeled and julienned (matchstick size)
9.
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and julienned (matchstick size)
10.
2 Nile perch fillets, defrosted, cut into 8 pieces (about 600g)
11.
Salt & white pepper
12.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
13.
250g pkt bean thread vermicelli
14.
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
15.
3 teaspoons sesame oil
