Basa, is a native of South
east Asia and it’s an alternative to Cod and Haddock due to it’s texture and taste.
Basa is rich in Protein and low in calorie, therefore a beneficial food for those on diet.
Sow Thistle:-
Is a nutritious plant which contains several minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, Phosphorus, sodium, potassium and zinc. Abundance of vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and C makes this plant a super healthy food. It’s also has antioxidants benefits.
Ingredients:-
• Basa fillet 400 gms (2 pcs)
• Orange juice 1 cup
• Honey 1tbs
• Lemon juice 1 tsp
• Amul butter 50gms
• Virgin olive oil 2 tbs
• Crushed blk peppercorn 1/2 tsp
• Chopped garlic 1 tsp
• Chopped shallots 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Sow Thistle few leaves.
Method:-
Wash and drain water from the fillet. Sprinkle little salt and crushed pepper and leave it aside.
In a pan, melt butter. Add orange juice and lemon juice. Stir for a while. Add honey and keep stirring till it get reduced and you get a thick glazy consistency. Add zest of orange and lemon for better flavour.
Simultaneously, heat another pan with butter and oil in it.
Heat the pan on medium flame and saute chopped garlic and shallots till light brown.
Insert the fillets and cook one side for about 3 minutes and turn other side and cook for same time.
Blanch sow thistle leaves and drain water.
While plating,keep the fillets on a bed of orange & honey sauce and serve along with sow thistle as shown in picture. Ideal accompaniment for this would be, mash potatoes / French fries / boiled vegetables.
Happy Cooking!
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