Recently I have changed my basic salmon recipe. For years I baked the salmon in the oven smothered in mustard, oil, capers and thyme. I still do this on days when it is too inclement to cook outside but since we are fortunate enough to have fair weather most of the year, I have switched to grilling it with kosher salt and lemon. The fire does the magic.
I have also moved away from my standard Rice with Potatoes and Fava as an accompaniment. It is still a favorite but it needs a crowd and these days our gatherings are much smaller.
I have been trying out different types of rice: red Chinese, Italian nerone, jade and of course, wild rice which is really a grass.
This recipe calls for Forbidden Rice (Chinese Black Rice) but can be made with any type of rice or quinoa, wheat berries or barley.
BT's Herbaceous Black Rice and Salmon
Ingredients:
For Rice:
1 cup (200 grams) Forbidden Rice
1 3/4 cups (~430 ml) water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small bunch parsley
1 small bunch cilantro
4 sprigs dill
3 scallions
1 red chili
2 tablespoon olive oil
For Fish:
1 salmon fillet (~2 pounds/1 kilo)
1 large lemon
2 tablespoon fruity olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3-4 grinds black pepper
For Sauce:
1 tablespoon labne
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 grated cucumber
1 clove garlic - crushed
1/2 lemon - juiced
pinch of salt
Directions:
Rice:
Wash rice thoroughly
Add water and rice to saucepan
Add pinch of salt
Bring to a boil
Reduce flame to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes
Turn off flame and leave rice to steam for 5-10 minutes more
While rice is cooking, clean herbs
Cut scallion into very thin coins
Fine chop parsley, cilantro and dill
Combine herbs in a bowl and add oil and salt
Cut chili into rings and add to herbs
When rice is cooked add to herb mix
Fish:
Cover wire rack with aluminum foil
Cut lemon slices very thin and lay on top of foil
Place fillet skin side down on lemon slices
Cover fish in olive oil
Sprinkle kosher salt over surface of fish
Add pepper
Distribute thyme across surface of fish
Grill on medium for 20-25 minutes
Sauce:
Mix together mayonnaise and cream
Add labne and mix until smooth
Add grated cucumber and garlic
Add salt and lemon juice
Enjoy! !בתיאבון
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