Rice Paper Wrapped Fish Recipes

RICE PAPER WRAPPED FISH

Steps:

• Wash fish, pat dry on absorbent paper and cut into 12 pieces.
• Place chillies, sesame oil, coriander, basil and cumin seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind until they form a rough paste.
• Spread paste over fish.
• Brush rice papers with warm water and set aside for 4 minutes or until they are soft.
• Place a piece of fish on each round, fold in sides and roll to enclose.
• Heat a little oil in a frypan over medium heat.
• Cook fish parcels for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until rice paper is golden and crispy, and fish is tender.
• Drain on absorbent paper.
• Sprinkle fish with sesame seeds, and serve with steamed asian greens drizzled with oyster sauce and steamed jasmine rice.

CRACKLING RICE PAPER-WRAPPED FISH

Steps:

• Divide fish into 4 equal portions.
• Combine salt, pepper, and curry powder.
• Sprinkle over fish.
• Fill bowl with warm water. Dipping rice paper rounds until just soft.
• Place 2 pieces coriander in centre of paper, top with fish, sprinkle over chives.
• Fold the edge of rice paper closest to you over the fish. Fold in the sides and lastly tuck the furthest side over.
• Heat oil in frying pan.
• Fry wrap seam side down for 3- 5 minutes, then turn and fry for a further 3 - 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Repeat for all and serve.

RICE PAPER WRAPPED SALMON ON COCONUT MILK SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Prepare Coconut Milk Spinach and Peppers Preheat oven to 450°. Heat large dry skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add spinach, a handful at a time, tossing leaves until they have wilted. Transfer spinach to a colander, let cool then squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with paper towel.
• 2. Brush peppers with 1 tablespoon oil. Place on baking sheet and roast until they begin to blister. Remove from oven and let cool. Slice into strips and blot moisture with paper towel.
• 3. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until transparent. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
• 4. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add spinach and pepper strips. Season with Sriracha, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
• 5. Prepare Rice Paper Wrapped Fish Maintain 450° oven.
• 6. In a small bowl mix fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger together and lime juice. Rub salmon with mixture.
• 7. Fill a large bowl with very hot water. Dip rice paper, one sheet at a time, in water for 10 seconds. Place on a moistened dish towel - sheet will soften and become more pliable. Arrange 2 cilantro sprigs attractively in the center of the rice paper then place salmon on top. Fold the rice paper over the salmon to make a packet. Fold the additional 3 packets.
• 8. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon packets in the skillet, seam-side down, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Make certain they do not touch one another. Turn and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more.
• 9. Place fish packets on baking sheet lined with foil. Cook for 5 minutes.
• 10. Plate and serve While salmon is in the oven reheat creamed spinach. Spoon creamed spinach onto 4 dinner plates. Remove fish from oven and arrange on top of spinach. Garnish with chopped peanuts and lime wedges

COD WRAPPED IN RICE PAPER WITH SHIITAKE AND OYSTER MUSHROOM SAUCE AND CILANTRO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a saute pan and saute the garlic and ginger until fragrant; then add cilantro and green onion and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Carefully moisten 1 piece of rice paper in warm water for about 30 seconds, and then spread out on a cutting board and lightly pat dry. Place cod in the middle of paper and spread 1 tablespoon of the green onion mixture on top of the cod. Fold ends of rice paper around cod. Repeat with all 4 pieces and set cod bundles aside in refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• When ready to serve, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Add cod parcels and sear on both sides. Place skillet in oven for about 8 minutes, or until cod is fully cooked through.
• Divide mashed potatoes onto 4 plates, top with cod parcels, and spoon sauce onto plate. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedge, if desired.
• Gently boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and place potatoes in a large bowl. Add butter and cream and mash with a potato masher. Fold in the cilantro. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.
• Saute the mushrooms in 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger and saute until aromatic, about 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with white wine and rice wine vinegar and cook until reduced by half. Add the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.