Whisky-cured ocean trout on rye crispbread

1.Combine salt, sugar, fennel seeds and whisky in a bowl. Lay 2 sheets of plastic wrap, long enough to wrap trout, on top of each other. Spread with half the salt mixture, place trout on top, spread with remaining salt mixture, cover tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, weighted with tray and food cans, turning halfway through curing, for 24 hours.

2.Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200C. Cut 2 rounds from each bread slice using a 4cm cutter, brush with oil, place on lightly oiled oven trays, top with baking paper, then weight with an oven tray. Bake, in batches, turning halfway through cooking, until golden (12-15 minutes). Cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Crispbread will keep for 1 week.

3.Unwrap trout and wipe clean of salt mixture. Thinly slice using a sharp knife and serve on crispbreads topped with shaved onion, salmon roe and watercress sprouts.