Arctic Char with Chinese Broccoli and Sweet Potato Purée

Name: Arctic Char with Chinese Broccoli and Sweet Potato Purée
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 237 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 454 grams Chinese broccoli or broccoli rabe (rapini),* large outer leaves removed, cut crosswise on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 567 grams arctic char fillets; 1 teaspoon (or more) hot prepared Chinese mustard; 3 red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 1/2 pounds); 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil, divided; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds

Arctic Char with Chinese Broccoli and Sweet Potato Purée is a gluten free and dairy free main course. One serving contains 401 calories, 33g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. Head to the store and pick up mustard, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap sweet potatoes individually in foil. Roast until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool and peel. Puree in processor until smooth. Measure 3 cups puree and transfer to microwave-safe bowl. Stir in mustard. Season with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Boil vinegar in small saucepan until reduced to ` cup, about 8 minutes. Stir in soy sauce.

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Sweet Potato

Soy Sauce

Mustard

Vinegar

Salt

Wrap

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Bowl

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Remove from heat.

Cook broccoli in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.

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Broccoli

Water

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Pot

Drain; set aside. Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until edges are crisp.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Transfer to paper towels to drain. DO AHEAD: Reduction and broccoli can be made 2 hours ahead.

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Reduction

Broccoli

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Paper Towels

Let stand at room temperature.

Process mustard seeds in spice grinder until coarsely ground.

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Mustard Seeds

Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Fish

Sprinkle ground seeds over top of fish.

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Seeds

Fish

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add fish, mustard side down, and cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.

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Mustard

Fish

Meanwhile, rewarm puree in microwave until heated through.

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another large skillet.

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Cooking Oil

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Add broccoli and bacon; sauté until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

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Broccoli

Bacon

Divide broccoli, fish, and puree among plates.

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Broccoli

Fish

Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve.

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Reduction

*Chinese broccoli is also called gai lan or Chinese kale; it's available at Asian markets. Broccoli rabe is an Italian leafy green vegetable with scattered clusters of broccoli-like florets; you'll find it at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

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Broccoli Rabe

Greens

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Broccoli

Kale

Per serving: 517 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated) 42 mg cholesterol, 422 mg sodium, 35 mg carbohydrates, 6g fiber, 38g protein

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Servings:

2slices

bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 237milliliters

balsamic vinegar 454grams

Chinese broccoli or broccoli rabe (rapini),* large outer leaves removed, cut crosswise on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices 567grams

arctic char fillets 1teaspoon

(or more) hot prepared Chinese mustard 3

red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 1/2 pounds)2teaspoons

soy sauce 2Tbsps

vegetable oil, divided 2teaspoons

yellow mustard seeds

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Lubanzi Chenin Blanc with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.