Fish and Millet Balls with Honey-Mustard Sauce
25 minutes
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About Fish and Millet Balls with Honey-Mustard Sauce
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with these Fish and Millet Balls in a luscious Honey-Mustard Sauce. This unique recipe combines tender fish fillets with nutritious little millet, creating savory and surprisingly light balls. Charred peas add a vibrant pop of color and smoky sweetness, elevating this dish from simple to spectacular.
Inspired by a desire for culinary adventure, this recipe offers a healthy and satisfying meal. The little millet, often called the "king of cereals," provides a wonderful textural contrast to the delicate fish. The honey-mustard sauce perfectly complements the savory fish and earthy millet, creating a harmonious balance.
Perfect for a light lunch or a unique dinner party appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress with its innovative combination of ingredients and textures. Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and deliciousness!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Fish and Millet Balls
- 200 gm Fish Fillet cod, or other firm white fish works well, tilapia
- 1 cup Little Millet
- 3 cup Water for cooking millet
- 2 tbsp Spring Onions finely chopped
- 2 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
For the Honey-Mustard Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream fresh, thick cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
For Garnish
- 1 cup Peas fresh, shelled peas
Instructions
Prepare the Millet
- Cook little millet according to package directions, using a 3:1 water-to-millet ratio. Once cooked, let cool completely.
Cook the Fish
- In a saucepan, gently poach the fish fillet in simmering water with minced garlic and salt until cooked through (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
Form the Fish and Millet Balls
- Flake the cooked fish. Combine the cooled millet, flaked fish, spring onions, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well. Form mixture into small balls (approximately 1.5 inches in diameter).
Make the Honey-Mustard Sauce
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over low heat. Stir in the Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Heat until warmed through, do not boil. Remove from heat.
Steam and Serve
- Steam the fish and millet balls for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Garnish with charred peas and drizzle generously with the honey-mustard sauce. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish fillet in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Char the peas by tossing them in a hot pan with a little olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until slightly blistered and slightly smoky.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
- For a richer sauce, use crème fraîche instead of heavy cream.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 1710mgSugar: 9g
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Looks so mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
This is perfect! Can’t wait to taste it.
What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.
Such an enticing dish! Thanks for the recipe.