- PrepPreparation time15 minutes
- CookCooking time25 minutes
- ServesServes2
- Nutrition (per serve)Nutrition (per serve)Protein: 29gSodium: 770mg
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Print- 2 pieces barramundi
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- One quarter teaspoon black pepper
- One quarter teaspoon chilli (optional)
- Half onion, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Half cup coconut water (or regular water)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Fresh spring onion for garnish
- Half cup uncooked basmati rice
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the fish to the pot and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, and chilli.
- Pour this sauce mixture over the fish.
- Add the coconut water (or regular water) to the pot, making sure the fish is mostly submerged.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the fish is fully cooked.
- Meanwhile cook the rice.
- Serve the braised fish with basmati rice and garnish with fresh coriander and spring onions.