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Baked Fish with Palusami Sauce And Corned Beef Herb Salad With Pickled Shallots

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Baked Fish:

  • 4 fish fillets (snapper or similar)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Palusami Sauce:

  • 1 can coconut cream (400ml)
  • 2 cups taro leaves (or substitute with spinach or silverbeet), finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
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Corned Beef Herb Salad:

  • 200g canned corned beef, cooked and shredded (some parts to be crispy)
  • 1/4 cup fresh italian parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped in to matchsticks

Pickled Shallots:

  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method:

Pickled Shallots:

  • Combine the white vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • Add the thinly sliced shallots and let them pickle for at least 30 minutes.

Baked Fish:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place fish fillets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Palusami Sauce:

  • Combine coconut cream, taro leaves (or spinach or silverbeet), onion, garlic, and salt in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until the leaves are tender and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Corned Beef Herb Salad:

  • In a bowl, combine shredded corned beef, parsley, coriander, and chives.
  • Add the pickled shallots and mix well.

To Serve:

  • Place a fish fillet on each plate.
  • Spoon palusami sauce over the fish.
  • Top with corned beef herb salad.
  • Garnish with extra herbs or edible flowers if desired.