Are you looking for the perfect and easy to prepare fish dish for Christmas or entertaining this summer. This is a colourful, fresh and healthy dish with a little twist.
This recipe brings together Fleshy White Fish (I used Hake), Cashew Cream, Cashews roasted and unsalted. This creates a dish that feels generous, achievable and full of flavour. It is a great option when you want something made from scratch without overcomplicating the method.
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Steamed Fish with Cashew Cream & Green Papaya Salad
Ingredients
- 4 Pieces Fleshy White Fish (I used Hake) Salt, Pepper and Lemon to Season
Cashew Cream
- 1 Cup Cashew roasted and unsalted
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 tbsp Dark Soy
- 3 tsp Worcester Sauce
Green Papaya (or Apple) Salad
- 1/2 Green Papaya Can substitute 2 Green Apples
- 1 Cup Bean Sprouts
- 1 Red Capsicum Sliced
- 1 Cup Green Beans Sliced
- 2 Spring Onions Diced
- 1 Punnet Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Mint Chopped
Dressing
- 1 ½ Tbsp Brown Sugar or Palm Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Lemon with Rind
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tsp Dark Soy
- 1 Red Chilli seeded and sliced thinly
- 1/2 Cup Peanuts or roasted Cashews
- Fried Shallots to Garnish
Instructions
- Season the fish and place in a Steam Oven or steamer on stove for 6 minutes until cooked through.
- Puree with a stick blender or in the food processor the Cashews and water and add then add the Dark Soy and Worchester Sauce. Heat through on the stove until your sauce is desired consistency. (Sauce will keep in fridge for up to 5 days)
- Prepare your Salad ingredients and sauce and combine in a large serving bowl. Garnish with nuts and fried Shallots.
- Sit back and enjoy at your next celebration or summer get together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Steamed Fish with Cashew Cream & Green Papaya Salad balances approachable technique with plenty of flavour, making it a strong choice for confident weeknight cooking or relaxed entertaining at home.
Yes. You can usually prep the ingredients, sauces or component steps ahead, then finish and serve the dish fresh when you are ready.
The key ingredients are Fleshy White Fish (I used Hake), Cashew Cream, Cashew roasted and unsalted, so using good-quality produce and fresh pantry staples will give you the best flavour and texture.
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