Turmeric Basa with Rice Broth

Crisp turmeric-spiced basa over a light ginger rice broth with herbs and spring onion.

SHOPPING LIST

• basa fillets400g
• long grain rice200g
• turmeric1 tsp
• ginger20g
• spring onion4
• vegetable stock cube1
• lime1
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• coriander20g
• salt1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Cook the rice in salted boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2. 2Bring 1 litre of water to a simmer with the stock cube and sliced ginger.
3. 3Stir the rice into the broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. 4Coat the basa fillets with turmeric and a pinch of salt.
5. 5Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the basa for 3 minutes each side until crisp and cooked through.
6. 6Stir the lime juice and sliced spring onion into the broth.
7. 7Ladle the rice broth into bowls and top with the crispy basa.
8. 8Scatter over the coriander and serve with lime wedges.

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