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Steamed Salmon Dip

Our tested Steamed Salmon Dip: fermented, generous, and balanced with kimchi. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 2,328 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Steamed Salmon Dip
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the kimchi elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the soy sauce and the rest of the kimchi flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped chives and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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