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Some housewives will be surprised by the question of whether salmon pilaf is possible, as not everyone knows about such a wonderful and delicious dish. Only experienced fishermen and fishing enthusiasts who take trophy fishing tours on the Putorana Plateau, where they have the opportunity to fish for various types of noble salmon ( lenok, taimen, whitefish, and kunja), know about it. and others), know exactly how to cook it.
We invite you to discover our recipe for pilaf with red fish, complete with step-by-step instructions. It's also worth noting that this unique dish can be prepared not only at home. Salmon pilaf is easy to prepare while fishing, rafting, or even outdoors at your dacha. Put aside all your chores, fishing rods, and shovels, and let's get started.
What do you need to cook pilaf with lenok?
This salmon species is the healthiest, and most importantly, very juicy and delicious. Therefore, we will focus specifically on lenok. It's worth noting that absolutely any predatory species of the noble family will work in salmon pilaf, from Atlantic salmon to pink salmon and chum salmon.
What ingredients will be needed?
When outdoors or fishing, vacationers usually only have a minimal set of ingredients, and that's quite enough for us. The ingredients for pilaf with lenok look like this:
- Lenok – weight from 750 grams to 1 kg.
- Long grain rice – 0.5 kg.
- Onions – 300 gr.
- Carrots – 300 gr.
- Sunflower oil or olive oil (to taste and preference) – 14 tablespoons.
- Water – about 1 l.
- Garlic (no need to peel) – 5 large cloves.
- Salt, spices, herbs, and herbs to taste.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing pilaf with lenok salmon:
1. Cut the fish into pieces, approximately the same as for regular meat pilaf, into squares.
2. Rinse the rice and soak it.
3. Wash the vegetables. Chop the onion as desired, and grate the carrots coarsely or cut into strips.
4. Pour oil into a deep frying pan and heat until hot. Add the vegetables and fry. When the onions are a beautiful golden brown, remove from the heat.
5. Then place the flaxseed on top of the vegetables and pour in the rice, draining it first. Add salt and return to the fire. Cover and cook. Add more water every so often to ensure the rice is tender.
6. Cook the salmon pilaf until the rice is tender and add the garlic cloves. This takes about 30 minutes.
That's it, this unique, delicious dish is ready. Place the pilaf on plates, garnish with herbs (dill, parsley), and serve.
It's worth noting that after the dish has rested, say the next day, it becomes absolutely delicious. The flax and other ingredients will infuse the rice with their flavors, resulting in a pilaf known as "don't eat your fingers." After all, according to Asian traditions, pilaf is eaten with the hands.
Let's sum it up
As we've seen, preparing salmon pilaf isn't difficult at all, and most importantly, you won't have to search for different ingredients. A fishing tour of the Putorana Plateau will not only allow you to learn a multitude of unique recipes but also provide the immense pleasure of catching taimen.
If you prepare this delicacy outdoors or at your dacha, any guest will appreciate your culinary delights and qualities. Pilaf with lenok is not only delicious but also healthy. It will give a boost of energy to anyone who's come to dig up the garden for planting. This dish will restore your strength and provide beneficial properties for your immunity and health.
