Teriyaki Mackerel With Tangy Cucumber Salad Food

TERIYAKI MACKEREL WITH TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put the mackerel into a shallow dish, splash over the marinade and scatter with half the spring onions. Set aside. Put the rice into a pan, cover with a fingertip of water, season with salt, then bring to the boil. Turn down heat, stir, then cover and simmer for 10 mins until all of the water has disappeared. Take off the heat, cover and leave to steam for 5 mins.
• Mix the cucumber with the remaining onions, spinach leaves and beansprouts. Stir together the sugar and vinegar with some seasoning. Lift the fish out of the marinade and put onto 2 plates. Drizzle with more marinade from the dish, if you like. Spoon the rice alongside, then toss the salad with the dressing and serve.

TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in a strainer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TERIYAKI SALMON WITH MIRIN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all but sesame seeds and salmon in a saucepan. Bring to boil and slowly simmer until a syrupy consistency is achieved, about a 50 percent reduction. Let cool completely.
• Add sesame seeds and salmon and marinate for 1 hour. Remove salmon from marinade and bring sauce to a boil. On a hot grill, cook salmon for about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Occasionally, brush the salmon with the teriyaki sauce.
• MIRIN CUCUMBER SALAD: Make a paste with the wasabi and mirin. Whisk in vinegar and sugar. Whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the cucumbers with enough vinaigrette to coat completely. Lay grilled salmon on top of small pile of salad. Garnish with sesame seeds.