Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Rice Dishes
Turmeric Rice Dish
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups jasmine rice
- • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- • 400g fish fillets (snapper or mackerel)
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 shallots, sliced
- • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the rice. Dissolve half the turmeric in the cooking water and cook the rice until golden.
2
Phase 2
Coat the fish with fish sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper, and the remaining turmeric; rest for 20 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Grill or pan-sear the fish for 3 minutes per side until cooked and golden.
4
Phase 4
Fluff the turmeric rice and serve with the grilled fish and lime wedges.