Boiled rice with salmon in sweet and sour sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
Boiled rice with salmon in sweet and sour sauce is a dish that combines the tenderness of fish with the sophistication of Eastern flavors. Salmon, light and oily, acquires a savory caramel crust when fried and then absorbs a sweet and sour sauce made from pineapple juice and soy sauce. This sauce is complemented by notes of balsamic vinegar and spices, creating a harmony of sweetness, acidity, and depth of flavor. Tender rice garnished with thyme and slightly spicy red pepper serves as the perfect backdrop for the juicy fish, while sesame adds a subtle nutty texture. The dish is perfect for both a romantic dinner and a festive table, impressing with its balance of flavors and elegant presentation.
1
We boil the rice. When the rice boils, it is necessary to add a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Rice: 250 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Cut salmon or trout fillet into even cubes, place in a pan, and fry without oil and salt.
- Atlantic salmon fillet: 300 g
3
We make the sauce. We mix pineapple juice and soy sauce.
- Pineapple juice: 100 ml
- Soy sauce: 100 ml
4
When the fish browns, add a little water and sugar, and caramelize a bit.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
5
Now pour the sauce over the fish and add salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Cover with a lid and simmer for five minutes.
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Sesame seeds: to taste
6
When five minutes are up, we open the lid and evaporate the excess liquid. You can leave as much liquid as you like, adjusting the evaporation with the lid; the main thing is to fully soak the fish in the sauce.
7
Meanwhile, our rice is ready. We season it with dried thyme and add a spoon of olive oil and finely chopped red pepper (the pepper is to taste, but I think this dish should be slightly spicy because of the rice).
- Dried thyme: pinch
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Red chili pepper: to taste
8
When we bring the fish to the desired state, we sprinkle it with sesame and place it on a plate with rice.
- Sesame seeds: to taste
