Sea Bass with Tahini Sauce, Carrot and Onion Seed Salad and Saffron Rice
Looking for a Masterchef recipe? This sea bass with tahini sauce, carrot and onion seed salad and saffron rice is exactly what you need. It's a great Nadia Sawalha recipe from The Masterchef Cookbook.
Fry the onions gently until they are caramelised. It will take about 30 minutes. Put them in a bowl with the carrot, salt and lemon juice.
Add a little extra oil to the pan and fry the mustard and nigella seeds for about 30 seconds until they begin to pop.
Remove from the heat immediately and mix in to the salad.
How to Make the Tahini Sauce
Crush the garlic with the salt in a pestle and mortar, then add to the tahini in a bowl.
Whisk in the lemon juice. It will be quite stiff. Whisk in some water, slowly until it reaches the consistency of double cream.
Finally add the parsley. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice as necessary.
How to Make the Saffron Rice
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the rice and baharat seasoning. Stir so all the grains are coated in the seasoning and oil. Add the stock and the saffron. Bring to the boil then put the lid on a lower to a simmer. It will need about 20 minutes.
How to Cook the Sea Bass
Mix the cumin and cinnamon together then rub into the fish. Heat a little olive oil and add the fish. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.