Trout Crudo

Fancy a snack while you’re having a coupla? This Trout Crudo is the perfect accompaniment.

Vietnamese Dressing - Nuoc Cham:

• 2 Tbsp Vinegar

• 1/2 cup Lime juice

• 1/2 cup Water (warm)

• 1/2 cup Fish sauce

• 3 Tbsp White sugar

• Chilli - to taste

• 2 large cloves Garlic

• 1cm piece of Ginger

Fresh herbs:

• Dill

• Thai Basil

• Coriander

• Spring Onion

• Crispy shallots

Plus…

• Soy sauce

• Kewpie (Japanese) mayo

• Trout (you can also use white fish if you prefer)

METHOD

1. To make the dressing, dissolve sugar in warm water.

2. Add fish sauce, vinegar & lime juice.

3. Chop chilli, garlic and ginger finely and add to the liquids.

4. Mix well and adjust the seasoning to taste.

5. Mix together the Kewpie mayo and soy sauce.

6. Cut trout into 5mm thick slices>

7. Lay on plate and top with fresh herbs. Add soy sauce mayo, and a generous amount of the Vietnamese dressing.

8. Pour a glass of coupla viinos rose, and enjoy!