“Andrea has made… steamed Japanese rice, a store-bought smoked mackerel fillet, and steamed broccoli, garnished with strips of nori and a sprinkling of sesame seeds,” Nova drawled in wicked imitation of India Fisher, as we settled with our rice bowls in front of the telly to watch Masterchef.
I get this kind of thing a lot: “You’ve let yourself down on the presentation again, I’m afraid”, or “for me, the elements don’t combine into a single dish” or occasionally “this cherry sorbet is a lovely, lovely thing.”
Masterchef fare it isn’t, but it is a great mid-week meal – ready in the time it takes to steam a pot of rice. The dish works with any smoked fish – hot smoked salmon or trout are both good – but I like it best with mackerel.
Fish rice broccoli
(serves 4)
- 2 cups Japanese rice
- 1 small head of broccoli, broken into florets
- 4 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned
- 1 sheet toasted nori, cut into strips
- 2 Tb sesame seeds
- soy sauce and sansho pepper to taste
- Measure the rice into a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear before cooking it in 4 cups of water.
- Steam the broccoli florets until just tender.
- Place a serving of rice in a bowl. Top with chunks of mackerel and pieces of broccoli, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and finish with a mound of nori strips.
- Season with soy sauce and sansho pepper to taste.
Ten More Bites 
Simple and delicious!
:))) You made me laugh.. I feel the same about Masterchef! I love it though :))
Oh, and your cherry sorbet sounds wonderful indeed, perfect for upcoming warmer weather!
It’s inspiring and demoralising in equal measure…
Not sure I would drawl, drool more like!
Good one! 🙂