Description
A nourishing and easy-to-assemble meal that balances savory sardines with crisp charred broccoli, tangy kimchi, and warm grains for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
1 cup Cooked rice or other favorite grain (white rice, brown rice, or any whole grain)
1 cup Broccoli florets
1 tbsp Olive oil
Fine-ground sea salt (to taste)
1 tin Canned sardines, drained (approx. 4 ounce tin)
2 tbsp Kimchi (or to taste)
Sesame seeds (sprinkling)
Naturally fermented soy sauce (for serving)
Instructions
1. Cook your rice or grain according to package directions and keep warm. You can add extra nutrition by using fish bone broth or vegetable broth instead of water when cooking.
2. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat until the broccoli is tender and has lightly charred edges.
3. If desired, gently warm the drained sardines in a small skillet over low heat for a minute or two. You can also use them directly from the tin.
4. Place the warm rice in a bowl. Top with the charred broccoli, sardines, and kimchi.
5. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve with naturally fermented soy sauce on the side.
Notes
Keep the heat high when cooking the broccoli to ensure it gets that nice, smoky char without turning into mush.
If you are using brown rice, keep in mind it may take longer to cook than white rice, so plan your timing accordingly.
Do not over-salt the dish during the sautéing stage, as the kimchi and soy sauce will add a significant amount of saltiness to the final bowl.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A