Arctic Char with Chinese Broccoli and Sweet Potato Purée
Arctic Char with Chinese Broccoli and Sweet Potato Purée is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 400°F.
Wrap sweet potatoes individually in foil.
Roast until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Cool and peel.
Puree in processor until smooth.
Measure 3 cups puree and transfer to microwave-safe bowl.
Stir in mustard.
Season with salt.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Boil vinegar in small saucepan until reduced to ` cup, about 8 minutes.
Stir in soy sauce.
Remove from heat.
Cook broccoli in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
Drain; set aside.
Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until edges are crisp.
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
DO AHEAD: Reduction and broccoli can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Process mustard seeds in spice grinder until coarsely ground.
Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle ground seeds over top of fish.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add fish, mustard side down, and cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, rewarm puree in microwave until heated through.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another large skillet.
Add broccoli and bacon; sauté until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Divide broccoli, fish, and puree among plates.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve.
*Chinese broccoli is also called gai lan or Chinese kale; it's available at Asian markets.
Broccoli rabe is an Italian leafy green vegetable with scattered clusters of broccoli-like florets; you'll find it at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.