Fish with orange and chilli

Simple recipes that are quick to make and contain healthy ,wholesome,natural ingredients are exactly the kind of recipes that I keep going back to again and again. The satisfaction of cooking a delicious meal that looks spectacular but involves very little fuss by way of a cooking process or in terms of prep,is what every home cook would like to add to their repertoire !!!! It gives you the time to spend with family as well as allowing you the time to put together a nutritious meal ....enjoying the meal with your loved ones is every bit as important as cooking it...so this one is not only for the lucky tasters but also for the cook :)) I do know a lot of my 'un' -veg friends ;)) who will love this recipe...apologies to my veggie readers !!!

The fish that I use is usually a seer fish,which I ask the fish monger to fillet,this time I have used a basa fillet,as the texture lends itself beautifully to the marination required as well as the baking !A flaky ,melt in the mouth texture is what all sea food lovers would want to taste while looking forward to tasting a baked fish dish !

This dish is simple enough to make in large quantities for a party....the only thing you need to remember is that it needs to be served hot,so when you have an understanding (;P) bunch of foodie friends over,this is a no fail dish !!!!

While talking about seafood,I would also like to introduce you to the idea of using a food detoxifier,I have been using it for 2 years now and I can honestly say that it makes a huge difference in the quality of produce that you are eating,my family has definitely had far less or almost nil instances of falling ill after we have begun using the food detoxifier !It is very common in Asia...here in India it is manufactured by Kent,as well as a company called Fariday Ozone(9942933449),based in Coimbatore...do check it out ! An unimaginable amount of toxins come out from all seafood,meat and poultry and sometimes from the fruit and veg as well !

Fish with Orange and Chilli

Recipe

Fish fillets-1 1/2 kg

 Ripe Red chillies-8-10 chopped fine

Garlic-4 cloves chopped fine

Ginger-1" piece chopped fine

Orange rind-1 Tbsp

Juice of one orange

Soy sauce-1 C

Honey- 1 Tbsp

Rice wine vinegar-1/4 C (you can also use white wine vinegar)

Olive oil-1/4 C

Method

Rub the fish fillets with the ginger,garlic and half of the orange rind

Add the Olive oil and set aside for 30 mts

Now transfer to a baking dish

Heat  the oven to 200 degrees C

Mix well together, the honey,soy and vinegar

Pour the mix over the fish

Add the chillies and the remaining orange rind on the top...cover the top with a lid or with foil

Bake for about 20 mts and check,if the thickest part of the fish is cooked,by poking with a skewer...it should flake easily,if not leave it for a bit longer.

When done ,serve hot !
NOTE : My family did feel this dish could've used a bit of salt...I leave that up to you !

Serving suggestions-I served this with some brown rice tossed with spring onions and a purple cabbage salad.

Non-Veggie Roast

This awesome recipe for Roast Chicken was shown on a Master Chef episode by Gary Mehigan...he made it look so simple and so easy,I just had to try it out ! True to what he said,it was super easy and absolutely yummilicious...a perfect Roast Chicken...I have added and omitted certain things based on availability but I know ,it would grace my table frequently in the years to come ! I have kept this blog vegetarian for the most part,but a dish like this needs to be shared and I do hope it gives you and your family the pleasure it gave me and mine :) Gary used a whole dressed chicken,I went with drumsticks and breast pieces,I suggest either using a whole chicken or only drumsticks !
Roast Chicken with stuffing balls and dressing
Chicken-1kg
Lemons-2 sliced thin
Thyme dried-2 Tbsp
Salt ,Pepper
Par boiled potatoes-quartered and seasoned-4
Baby carrots-1/2 kg
Garlic-6 fat cloves (optional)
In a hot pan,add some olive oil and sear the chicken on both sides until golden....while searing ,just scatter the thyme and tuck in the lemon slices and add seasoning.You can also sear the garlic if u wish.
After searing until u get some colour for a minute or two...place on a baking tray.
Into that tray,add the chicken juices from the pan,the lime slices,salt,pepper,potatoes and drizzle some more olive oil...let roast in a hot oven for 1 hour
I also added the garlic cloves whole into the roasting tray.
Cook until done and golden.
Stuffing balls
Whole grain bread -3 slices crumbed
Parsley 1/2 c finely chopped
Salt,pepper and 1 egg
Worcestershire sauce(optional)-I added for flavour,u may omit.
Mix all the ingredients well by hand and form into small balls and fry in a little oil in a shallow pan,until golden,set aside.
Dressing
Now Gary made an aioli from scratch,as i don't like to eat raw egg and I did not want the calories,my dressing was yoghurt,mustard,salt,pepper and capers...to taste...no specific quantities really,for 1 cup of dressing,it would be 1 cup of yoghurt,2 tbsp mustard,salt,pepper and 2 tsps of capers...now pl add or lessen any depending on your taste.
Now,the carrots ,I kept it simple as they were so beautiful,just 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of honey in a pan,plopped the carrots and turned it until it simmered for 5 mts and coated it with a sticky glaze ! Yum !...You may add salt if u wish !
To serve...you may do so individually or cut up the chicken and arrange it on a platter with the stuffing balls,veggie and dressing...very chefy like ;))