The Brightside - A Raw Fish Recipe For Easy Entertaining
If you already follow Chi (@chi_lo / @yummmchi), you’ll know him as the hilarious dad from Beyond the Balls and a seriously talented home chef.
With the festive season just around the corner, Chi is sharing his go-to party starter: raw fish, three delicious ways. Fresh, impressive and surprisingly fuss-free. This is your new summer
entertaining ace.
Easy Party Starter Raw Fish
Ingredients
Italian crudo
Fat - extra virgin olive oil
Acid - lemon
Salt - flaky sea salt
Bonus - chopped parsley Japanese style
Fat - sesame oil
Acid - orange Salt - soya sauce
Bonus - sliced spring onions Ceviche
Fat - avocado cubes
Acid - lime
Salt - fine sea salt
Bonus - red onion, chili & coriander finely chopped
Method
To cut the fish either ask your fishmonger again or do it one of
these ways:
- sliced thinly at a 45 degree angle (flatten the knife and cut down in a smooth motion).
- Cubed by slicing into strips then down.
- Straight down sashimi style.
The formula: All you need is a fat, an acid, a salt and a bonus (and the fish) for a 5 ingredient sensation.
But truthfully you can do any combo using this formula! Get creative and it’ll all be delicious. Honestly it’s so simple and such a great way to blow away your guests give it a go. As a rule of thumb 100g of fish per person is a great starter. Remember, go sparingly on your ingredients as you want to taste the fish and not overpower it. When slicing and cubing I find the thinner the better.
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Chi Shurn Lo
“Just a dad”. Co-host of Beyond the Balls podcast and talented home chef.
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