Poached Fish with Fresh Turmeric and Grilled Bok Choi

Poached Fish with Fresh Turmeric and Grilled Bok Choi

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Main Course

Type: Fusion

Marinated fish fillets poached in flavourful water and served on a bed of grilled bok choi

Ingredients

  • Rawas fish fillets 2
  • Fresh turmeric piece 2 inches
  • Bok choi leaves 7 to 8
  • Salt to taste
  • Black peppercorns, crushed to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp
  • Ginger piece 2 inches
  • Asafoetida (hing) ¼ tsp
  • Garlic cloves, sliced 2
  • Garam masala powder ½ tsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Medium oranges 1½
  • Fresh coriander sprigs a few
  • Lemon juice ½ tbsp
  • Micro greens for garnishing

Methods

  • Put bok choi leaves in a bowl. Add salt, crushed peppercorns and extra virgin olive oil, toss and set aside for a few minutes to marinate.
  • Heat a non-stick grill pan. Add the bok choi leaves and grill for 2-3 minutes.
  • Heat sufficient water in a non-stick pan. Slice ginger and turmeric and add along with asafoetida, garlic, garam masala powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, salt, juice of ½ orange, segments of ½ orange and coriander sprigs and mix. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Marinate the fish fillets with salt, remaining chilli powder and juice of remaining orange.
  • Place them in the simmering liquid and poach for 5-7 minutes or till the fish is fully cooked.
  • Place the grilled bok choi on one side of a serving plate. Drain the fish fillets and place them on the other side of the plate.
  • Add lemon juice to the liquid remaining in the pan and simmer till it reduces and gets sauce consistency.
  • Pour this sauce over the fish, garnish with micro greens and serve immediately.