Spiced Cod with Nutty Pea Rice
What Started it all:
Cod, Pea, nuts (almonds, walnuts), rice cooker
<em><em>(Cracking the nuts with enthusiasm)</em></em>
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of cod fillet
- 2 cups of peas
- Handful of almonds
- Handful of walnuts
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 4 cups of water
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating a pan over medium heat and toasting the almonds and walnuts until they're beautifully golden. Then set them aside.
- Next, in a rice cooker, add the basmati rice, water, peas, a pinch of salt, and the toasted nuts. Put the lid on and let it cook until the rice is fluffy and the peas are tender.
- While the rice is cooking, season the cod fillets with salt, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, and paprika.
- In a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned cod fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they're cooked through and have a lovely golden crust.
- Once the rice is ready, fluff it up with a fork and sprinkle in the garam masala, gently mixing it through.
- Serve the spiced cod on a bed of the nutty pea rice, garnish with fresh coriander, and prepare to be amazed by the explosion of flavors!