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Mackerel with ginger broccoli rice 

• Level: Easy
• Time: 10 minutes
• Makes: 2 servings

This light and fresh Asian-inspired dish is full of healthy fats and a fabulous combination of flavours. Easy to make and ready in 10 minutes flat. The sharp fruitiness of the pomegranate cuts through the oiliness of the mackerel and is a match made in heaven. You can use tinned mackerel, cook some fresh mackerel fillets yourself, or use ready-cooked mackerel.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cooked mackerel fillets (if you can’t find a sustainable source, swap for MSC-certified sardines or herring)
• 200g pak choi
• 200g broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• Zest and juice of 1/2 unwaxed lime
• 50g pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt / Himalayan pink salt
• Chili flakes (optional)

METHOD

1. Make the broccoli rice by pulsing the florets in a food processor (to do it by hand, finely chop using a large sharp knife). 

2. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and on a low heat cook the ginger for 2 minutes, then add the broccoli rice, chili flakes (if using), salt, 50ml filtered water, lime juice and zest. Combine thoroughly and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly. Then add the pomegranate seeds. 

3. Steam the pak choi for 2 minutes. 

4. Plate up and serve. 

Enjoy!