Ingredients for Sea Bass (for 4 people)
- 2 filleted sea bass (4 halves)
- Salt and black pepper
Ingredients for Rice
- 1 cup (200g) basmati rice (2 tablespoons salt and 2 cups hot water for soaking the rice)
- 100g peeled almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving
- 4 chopped chives
- 4 Swiss chard leaves
Preparation
First, you will need a steamer to make this dish. Alternatively, you can place a colander inside a pot to achieve the same effect. Soak the rice in 4 cups of hot water and salt for about 3 hours, then drain it. To pre-cook the rice, put 2 liters of water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the rice and cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain it immediately without losing time and without exceeding the cooking duration. Rinse it thoroughly with plenty of water. Spread the Swiss chard leaves at the bottom of your prepared steamer and pour the par-boiled rice over them. Close the lid of the pot and steam the rice for 1 hour. The rice will expand to 3 times its original volume. Open the lid and arrange the fish on top. Steam for an additional 15 minutes. Sauté the almonds in butter until golden brown. Remove from heat and add the honey.
Presentation or Suggestion
Place the rice on the Swiss chard leaves. Serve with the roasted honey almonds and chopped chives, either layered or as shown in the picture.
