THE SAFFRON REEF-MIST

(Our Play on Coastal Balkan Fish Soup)

THE SAFFRON REEF-MIST

Ingredients: 500g Mixed White Fish (chunks), 2 Shallots (minced), 2 Carrots (minced), 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Saffron strands, 1 tsp White pepper, 1 tsp Salt, 1L Fish stock, 2 Lemons (juiced), 50ml Olive oil...

Ingredients

  • 500g Mixed White Fish (chunks)
  • 2 Shallots (minced)
  • 2 Carrots (minced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Saffron strands
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1L Fish stock
  • 2 Lemons (juiced)
  • 50ml Olive oil

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Sauté shallots, carrots, and garlic in oil until soft.
  2. The Bloom Add saffron and pepper with a 30ml splash of stock; the heat will release the golden oils.
  3. The Swell Add remaining stock; simmer for 15 minutes. Gently poach fish for 6 minutes.
  4. The Marriage Stir in lemon juice at the end to sharpen the golden mist.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with a massive hit of raw fresh parsley and extra raw olive oil.

Cuisine: Balkan

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