The "Devil" in Me: Hey, you do not need a backyard to do this.
Me: I wish I had a small patio or balcony.
The "Devil" in Me: Again, you do not need these to grow this.
Me: Ok. Can't I just dream and wish? Give me a pot!
The "Devil" in Me: A jar or any recycled "wide-mouth" "see-through" bottle will do.
Legume growing process...
In 6 days, my Alfalfa sprouted beautifully...
High protein content and highly digestible fiber sprouts, Alfalfa Sprouts must be one of the easiest plant to grow: I don't even need soil. Oh well, an elementary (or even a pre-school) kid may already know this. But for once, without any space to grow fruits and vegetables/herbs, I could grow something and bring it to the dinner table. A first for me. Alfalfa Sprouts tend to smell and taste like "grass" (raw taste) - like bean sprouts. In a garnish of teeny weeny bit, it is acceptable for me. I am sending Alfalfa (a family of legumes) to Ruchikacooks for My Legume Love Affair 22.
Pan-seared salt-and-pepper fish fillet, topped with homemade mango chutney (recipe will be available soon) and homegrown alfalfa sprouts.
The mango chutney recipe can be found in my new cookbook. Can you imagine cooking chutney in the rice cooker? And I must be enjoying mangoes with fish a lot. I like mango salsa on salmon cakes and mango salsa on pan-fried halibut. How about you?
Mystery Gift? Leave your comments - how do you like to cook your fish - grill, bake, steam, fry etc. and how do you like to enjoy it - with vegetables? rice? potatoes? with or without sauces? what kind of sauces? pesto, salsa, soy sauce etc. From now till 30 April (PST), tell me about it and I will pick a random winner after 30 April (PST), for a "little mystery gift from my heart"! It is not the most expensive giveaway but certainly meaningful, hopefully.
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Mango Chutney in a rice cooker? I quickly checked the link to find out which book has the recipe...
ReplyDeleteTrue, these sprouts need just a jar to grow but they are not going to say no if the jar is going to be placed on a nice patio ;)
Thanks for the entry HT.
I really need to try sprouting my own seeds. This looks like a great solution for people with limited garden space.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!! You always have the best ideas around.
ReplyDeleteI like my fish steamed with rice. So Asian, no? ;)
Those sprouts are so adorable. I love how you only need a jar to grow them.
ReplyDeletemmmm. that fish fillet with mango chutney, topped with the alfalfa sounds like heaven to me.
ruchikacooks, the recipe will be in my upcoming cookbook ;p
ReplyDeleteFresh Local and Best, ha...I have limited space not even a garden. They just need water and light. ;p
Anh, I enjoy eating steamed fish with rice but I never tried steaming fish with rice....
Good luck with your cookbook. Shall be looking forward to it. I love making fish en papillote and pesto is one of the sauces I like using.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by the blog. Look forward to following you here. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a trick question! ;) I like fish all sorts of different ways, Fried whole fish is always good. For that, I usually like eating it a soy sauce-calamansi sauce. Of course, how can one go wrong with the Cantonese-style steamed fish? For a very meaty fish like halibut (which I love), I think just a pan-fry or grill is good enough; i don't think I even need a sauce to go with it. Fish is good in all sorts of ways. ;D
ReplyDeletesprouts in 6 days..okay i'm trying this..yum...mango chutney..wow..I lvoe fish in any form, fried,baked,wrapped,in butter, with sauce...yum
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Beautiful home grown alfalfa! Well done! Love the mango chutney...beautiful colour and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog when I was searching for how to cook (non-rice) in a rice cooker! It's a gem! Looking forward to your book. I've never steamed fish before, and steamed it for the first time in a rice cooker, with veggies and tofu. LOVE. love love.
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ReplyDeletehome planted sprouts, must be very good. I like grill fish and serve with potato.
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ReplyDeleteNothing beats homegrown herbs and vegetables. Chutney looks really good!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous..I can't grow herbs!!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic chutney!
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mango chutney in rice cooker? wow! what an idea!
ReplyDeleteand good on u for being patient with the plants. I am sooo impatient when it comes to gardening.
My favourite way of eating fish will be Katsu Fish with good lashing of Jap curry! Oh oh, and of course, my grandma's steamed pomfet with ginger and mushrooms!
I am loving the sprouts - nicely done! I usually grill fish but I really don't cook it as much as I should. Your fish with the mango chutney and sprouts looks beautiful and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI once wished for enough land to build a garden. I wanted it and I got it.
ReplyDeleteTen acres of land. Land I haven't touched in 15 years. Instead, I decided to plant herbs and tomatoes...in pots, right next to the house. A lot less overwhelming for an amateur gardener like me.
In any case, I'll have to try making my own alfalfa sprouts. Your wonderful photos convinced me.
i love miso black cod. :) the sweetness is entirely adaptable by adjusting the number of days spent on the marinating process. <3
ReplyDeleteAlright TH, I am back again :)
ReplyDeleteMy choice would be the yogurt and chili marinated grilled fish(with a hint of lemon), almost like a kebab, served with pilaf!
Do let me know when the book is out, I would love to write about it/introduce it my readers too, as I use pressure cooker/rice cooker a lot!
Your alfalfa looks amazing, so healthy too!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could grow alfafa sprouts in a jar! How neat!
ReplyDeleteYour sprouts are lovely! Do you grow any other kind of sprouts?
ReplyDeleteI like to grill my fish with a simple Mojo marinade if it's a fatty fish. If i can't grill I use my stoneware pans to bake them. My daughter loves salmon with rice and no sauce, so that's the way we have it!
You've inspired me to start sprouting again!
ReplyDeleteI like to grill maple orange marinated salmon on a cedar plank, yum.
I enjoyed the conversation with you and the devil in you :)
ReplyDeleteIvy, fish en papillote is something in my mind for a long time now. I will try to make it some time...somehow :)
ReplyDeletets of eatingclub vancouver, nah...there is no trick in this :p
We share the same liking on how we like fish (whole vs fillet) to each cooking style.
sweetlife, try growing them, it is really easy. You do need to "shower" them with water for each day for 6 days though.
buddhaphish, thanks for "finding" me :)
ReplyDeletesonia, homegrown alfalfa don't come in big batch so just good for garnish or maybe in a sandwich.
3 hungrytummies, how true. Very satisfying to eat something that is homegrown.
The homegrwon alfalfa looks nice and fresh. I like the mango chutney...must be delish!
ReplyDeletedaphne,you are wrong! I am so lousy at planting :( ..alfalfa sprouts is the only "plant" I can grow - cos minimal attention span ..lol :P
ReplyDeletemarysol, hahaha...I am now not thinking of a big backyard anymore. Anyway, I could never afford it in a place like California :O
min, miso black cod IS delicious, I know.
wah organic at its best! where u get the seeds from? I can grow some for my hamham. He loves alfafa but he can only eat a bit and then I have to throw away the leftovers. very wasteful :p
ReplyDeletelook forward to the mango chutney recipe. looks gorgeous :D~~
What an incredible looking fish with the mango, I bet the flavors were just bursting!
ReplyDeleteRegarding your fish question - I've actually been smoking some salmon lately and I added a bit of blue cheese to it - very tasty, but I really have no specific way I like fish more than another - I am constantly amazed at its diversity.
Can I borrow your devil? seems like a good one, better than mine. That fish looks absolutely delicious and that chutney, oh la la, too good!
ReplyDeleteNice sprouts, they are so easy and so nutritious!
ReplyDeleteruchikacooks, it sounds like tandoori-style?
ReplyDeletekirbie, yes yes you can!
lyndsey, nope, this is the only edible plant I have grown to-date.
myrecessionkitchen, the cedar plank must be infusing exotic aroma to your salmon! Delish!
cynthia, hahah, you are funny :)
noobcook, got from Ban Nee Chen ? the leftovers from your hamsters - you eat! hee heee
but I know you dont like the raw taste also....ha!
oysterculture, how true about diversity of fish and they are easy to cook too.
citronetvanille, heeee...how abt the angel?
what's Ban Nee Chen? hehe
ReplyDeletea shop in katong! hee heee
ReplyDeleteI love mango anything. This has got such a beautiful colour!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe sprouts grow so quickly! They look so fresh and delicious atop your mango chutney and fish!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fish is baked with a coconut/almond crust and then made into a taco with a spicy coleslaw and pico de gallo sauce.
The mango chutney looks so divine... my mouth waters thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI love deep fried whole fish but I also like blackened fish. Oh I can't decide.... cause steamed fish and grilled fish (ikan pepes) are my favorite as well :-)
diva, ready for tango mango? ;p
ReplyDeletecinnamon-girl, I was amazed! Usually, I can't grow anything, taking like months or more and still...unsuccessful. These sprouts are really easy.
tuty, I can't decide at times, many times :D . I get you.
Kudos on growing your own alfalfa! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat mango chutney looks fab. I'll be waiting for your recipe...
I think my two favorite ways of eating fish are:
1) Marinading with mirin, soy and sugar, then baking in the oven (i.e. salmon teriyaki)
2) My friend's recipe of marinading with ginger, garlic and lime, covering with spring onions and raisins, then baking in filo paper and serving with thai sweet chili sauce. Yum!
I like my fish STEAMED.....
ReplyDeleteI like my fish steamed simply, Chinese style, with just some julienned young ginger and a dash of sesame oil. Eaten with rice and its cooked juices = Perfection. :D
ReplyDeleteAt home we *always* grill fish, and to me that is honestly the best. But now that I am away and with no grill to call my own, steaming is my favorite option. Add a little minced ginger, sesame oil, chili peppers and scallions and you have something beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow...i love this post...i came across your blog from the round up in MLLA-22 n' saw to my amazement that you grow alfalfa sprouts at home...that's just really cool....i had made a salad with A-Sprouts n' we loved it...can't wait to give this a try...:)
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