Miso-marinated Salmon in coconut curry
Ingredients:
Salmon and Marinade -
1 tablespoon of white miso
1 teaspoon of chili powder (preferably Kashmiri chili powder)
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
1 medium Salmon fillet cut into 2 x 2 x 2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
Coconut Curry -
1 medium white onion (sliced finely)
1 large tomato (minced finely)
1 thai green chili - sliced in half, and the seeds in place
1 cup of coconut milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
1 bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup of frozen green peas
Directions:
Marinate the Salmon cubes in the white miso, chill powder, turmeric, and garlic salt, and set aside in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Sauté the onions, green chili, and cinnamon stick in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil until gently browned.
Add the tomato to the mixture and sauté till softened ; then add the coconut milk and some water till a sauce consistency is reached.
Add the bell peppers, green peas, and salt to taste, and simmer gently for 5-10 min and set aside.
In a nonstick pan, rub the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil throughout the pan and heat gently.
At the point when the pan is slightly smoking, add the salmon cubes and brown on all sides.
Set salmon aside after browning and heat the curry sauce to come to a gentle simmer.
Add the browned salmon, which is not completely cooked, and allow to complete the cooking process in the sauce.
Serve with either a favorite salad, slice of bread, naan, rice, polenta, or quinoa.
This dish retains all the delicate flavors of the salmon and elevates it to a whole new level. The miso adds seasoning to the fish and enhances the umami flavor profile of the dish. The Kashmiri chili power adds the Indian flair without overpowering the ingredients. This is a marrying of Indian and Southeast Asian flavors in a special way to showcase the best of two worlds. Salmon is rich in protein. The omega fatty acids content is very good for cardiovascular health as it helps elevate the HDL, or good cholesterol. As always, I hope you strive to live in peace and harmony, paying special attention to what you eat, and I wish you live long and strong!