Fish and chips on the braai and a GREEN salad
September 21, 2011 in Uncategorized
Since it’s National Braai Day on Saturday, I thought I’d share two different options for you to consider when planning your meal this weekend.
If things go my way(have to get past hubby, king braaier!), I’ll do fish and sweet potato wedges on the braai and a gorgeous GREEN salad of asparagus, avo, broad beans, mint, feta cheese and lemon zest. Sounds good right? I can assure you, it is!
For the braaied fish and chips
Parboil sweet potatoes cut into chunky wedges for no more than 10 minutes.
Generously rub freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest on yellow tail or tuna fillets cut into steaks.
Grill or braai the fish for a few minutes on each side and until cooked to your liking. Braai the wedges simultaneously.
Meanwhile whip up a chill mayo or yoghurt dressing.
For the original recipe with the exact quantities etc, check out the lastest Greenzone recipe in Crush mag Online magazine and while you are at it, check out this month’s Cooking Monday to Sunday feature as well as all the other delicious write ups by fellow foodie writers!
For the GREEN salad
You will need:
1-2 firm avos, peeled and cut into chunks
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and steamed until al dente
1 packet of broad(fava) beans, boiled in vegetable stock until tender, remove outer skin if you like, but I eat it as is!
a handful of mint leaves
1 wheel of feta cheese, crumbled
zest of 1 lemon
Freshly ground salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Extra virgin olive for drizzling
Gently toss the avo, asparagus, beans, mint, feta and lemon zest together.
Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
Season to taste.
Wishing you all a wonderful braai day with your loved ones.
Happy cooking(braaiing) and eat like there’s tomorrow!
C xx
Collywolly said on September 21, 2011
Delicous. I am loving my broadbeans,its my first time growing them and being able to eat them straight from the garden is fab. I thoroughly enjoy fish on the braai and this is a very good alternative for me this Saturday as I still cannot chew meat…at least I can flake the fish finely. Happy Braai day to you too Carey xx
pinkpolkadot said on September 22, 2011
Wow, great idea!!
carlette said on September 22, 2011
HOOAH!! love that green salad!
sharonsmit2 said on September 22, 2011
Sounds delish!! Love the fresh green salad!!
mitzireddy said on September 22, 2011
have been missing your posts, Carey – love the salad. Enjoy the braai day.
Sous-Chef said on September 22, 2011
It all looks wonderful, beautiful photographs.
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
Thanks lady! x
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
Thank you mitzi, have a great weekend!
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
Thanks Sharon!, The salad really is so zingy refreshing, you could replace the mungbeans with peas too!
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
Thanks Ting Ting! Do give it a try!
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
Thanks Pinks! This salad really is awesome with fish or chicken. Enjoy your weekend! x
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
oops, I meant broadbeans! haha!
BITSOFCAREY said on September 23, 2011
Thanks special lady! Aah, how lucky are you to have ‘em in your garden! Braaied fish is my ultimate, if you do decide to make this,enjoy! Haven’t been around much lately, what’s wrong with your mouth/jaw??? xx
janicetripepi said on September 28, 2011
Oh Carey – I need to make your salad – a bowl of heaven .. and I think I shall make it when no one else is around SO I CAN EAT THE LOT!!! Love your latest recipes in Crush especially that flat bread with caramelised red onions and goats cheese !!! Have a great day xxx jan
aniguiftina said on January 24, 2012
Hello! Just want to say thank you for this interesting article! =) Peace, Joy.