27 June 2010

FISH SANDWICHES

There's nothing quite like a fresh fish sandwich at lunch time. Here's a recipe for marinated fish that's slightly spicy with a wonderful zesty flavour redolent of the lime and coriander that are chopped freshly to give extra zing.

• 4 thick slices fresh hapuku or other firm white fish
• 2 tablespoons NZ olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 kaffir lime leaf thinly shredded
• 4 tablespoons chopped coriander
• 1 lime, juice and zest
• 1 small chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1 spring onion, finely sliced
• freshly ground black pepper
• Warm bread rolls and cos lettuce leaves to serve

Mix all ingredients together and place ina shallow bowl. Put the fish in the marinade and turn well to coat. Allow to stand for at least 15 minutes.

Heat extra oil in a heavy frypan. When the oil is hot, gently fry the fish , turning once. The surface will turn golden and the fish should have a very moist interior.

Place the fish on cos lettuce leaves in four warmed fresh bread rolls. Add a dollop of mango chutney and serve at once.