Elise Hassey
“This salted mackerel version of crab fried rice was my mum’s go-to dish when she craved rice,” says Palisa Anderson. “Of the many lessons I learnt about Thai food from my mother, the one recurring and valuable tutelage is that sometimes simple really is best.”
Ingredients
Method
1.Heat a large wok with oil over high heat. Add mackerel and fry, turning frequently, until golden (5 minutes). Remove wok from heat, discard bones and flake meat. Set aside.
2.Reduce heat to medium (add extra oil, if necessary), add shallot and garlic and stir-fry until slightly softened (2 minutes). Add rice and mackerel, and stir-fry, tossing frequently, until mackerel has broken up into small pieces and disappeared through the rice (3 minutes). Add chilli, gai laan, fish sauce and sugar and toss until heated through (2-3 minutes); season to taste. Serve with star fruit and lime wedges.
Salted mackerel cutlets are available vacuum-packed from Thai and Asian grocery stores.
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