Halibut and Garlic Seaweed Rice: A Healthy Gourmet Rice Dish
Halibut and Garlic Seaweed Rice: A Nutritious and Elegant One-Bowl Meal
This one-bowl meal is cooked with pan-seared halibut and garlic, offering a rich umami flavor and savory depth, making it a healthy and special rice dish. Packed with nutritious ingredients like seaweed and shiitake mushrooms, it’s a delightful and wholesome meal.
Rice Ingredients- 200g Halibut fillet
- 150g Glutinous rice (approx. 1 cup)
- 150g Short-grain rice (approx. 1 cup)
- 350ml Water (or shiitake mushroom broth)
- 1 handful Garlic cloves (approx. 10-15 cloves)
- 1 Tbsp Dried seaweed (hijiki)
- 20g Dried shiitake mushrooms
- 40g Carrot (approx. 1/4 medium)
Halibut Seasoning and Cooking- 0.5 Tbsp Cooking sake (or mirin)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Avocado oil (or cooking oil)
Chive Soy Sauce Condiment- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1/8 Onion
- 1 handful Chives
- 1/2 Red chili pepper
- 1 Green chili pepper
- Sesame seeds
- 0.5 Tbsp Cooking sake (or mirin)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Avocado oil (or cooking oil)
Chive Soy Sauce Condiment- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1/8 Onion
- 1 handful Chives
- 1/2 Red chili pepper
- 1 Green chili pepper
- Sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the rice. Mix glutinous rice and short-grain rice in a 1:1 ratio. Rinse them thoroughly and soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain the soaked rice in a sieve. Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms by soaking them in cold water for about 20 minutes until softened. Squeeze out excess water and slice them into bite-sized pieces (about 0.5cm thick). Reserve the soaking liquid from the shiitake mushrooms for cooking the rice. Thinly slice the garlic cloves into 2-3 pieces. Heat 1 tsp of avocado oil in a pan over medium-low heat and pan-fry the garlic slices until golden brown and fragrant, like deep-frying. Be careful not to burn the garlic; a nice golden hue is desired for a savory flavor.
Step 2
Next, prepare the halibut. Pat the halibut fillet dry with paper towels. Place the halibut in a bowl and season with 0.5 Tbsp cooking sake, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes. Heat a pan over medium heat and sear the marinated halibut until golden brown on both sides. Don’t discard the juices released from the fish; they will add flavor to the rice. The dried seaweed (hijiki) can be used directly without soaking. Cut the carrot into thin julienne strips or dice it into small, decorative shapes. Ensure you have the reserved shiitake mushroom soaking liquid ready.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to cook the rice. Spread the drained soaked rice evenly at the bottom of a pot or rice cooker. Arrange the seared halibut, pan-fried garlic slices, sliced shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and dried seaweed on top of the rice. Carefully pour in 350ml of water (or the reserved shiitake mushroom broth) so it covers the ingredients. Cover the pot with a lid, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to steam. Once the rice is cooked, carefully open the lid. Using a spatula, gently break the seared halibut into bite-sized pieces, being careful not to mash the rice grains.
Step 4
Gently mix the broken halibut with the rice, vegetables, and other ingredients. Your delicious Halibut and Garlic Seaweed Rice is now complete! The aromatic blend of halibut, garlic, and seaweed permeating through the fluffy rice is simply delightful.
Step 5
This finished Halibut and Garlic Seaweed Rice is best enjoyed with the separately prepared chive soy sauce condiment.
Step 6
For an even more luxurious and special meal, top the rice with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and serve with fresh microgreens for an added crisp texture and refreshing flavor.
Step 7
Even with just the simple soy sauce condiment, this Halibut and Garlic Seaweed Rice is a fantastic one-bowl meal that you’ll quickly finish. It’s so delicious, you’ll want to eat it all up in no time!
Step 8
The halibut, pan-seared to a golden brown (preferably in sesame oil or cooking oil), adds a wonderful depth of flavor and enhances the umami, while reducing any fishiness.
Step 9
Combined with the savory, roasted garlic, each spoonful offers a complex and delicious taste and aroma, making it even more appealing.
Step 10
Doesn’t the colorful presentation and appetizing appearance just make you hungry? It truly is a dish where good looks match great taste!
