Steamed Salmon with Fluffy Rice and Cucumber Dill Salad

Name: Steamed Salmon with Fluffy Rice and Cucumber Dill Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g basmati rice (or long-grain); 1000 g water; 1 tsp salt (for water); 4 salmon fillets (approx. 150-180 g each); 1 tbsp olive oil (for salmon); ½ tsp salt (for salmon); ¼ tsp black pepper (for salmon); 1 lemon, sliced (optional, for steaming); 1 large cucumber (approx. 300-400 g); ¼ red onion, finely chopped (optional); 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tbsp olive oil (for dressing); ½ tsp sugar (or honey); ¼ tsp salt (for dressing); Pinch of black pepper (for dressing)

Thermomix recipe: Steamed Salmon with Fluffy Rice and Cucumber Dill Salad. Ready in 40 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

250 g basmati rice (or long-grain)
1000 g water
1 tsp salt (for water)
4 salmon fillets (approx. 150-180 g each)
1 tbsp olive oil (for salmon)
½ tsp salt (for salmon)
¼ tsp black pepper (for salmon)
1 lemon, sliced (optional, for steaming)
1 large cucumber (approx. 300-400 g)
¼ red onion, finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
½ tsp sugar (or honey)
¼ tsp salt (for dressing)
Pinch of black pepper (for dressing)

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice into the simmering basket and set aside.
Pat salmon fillets dry. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. If using, place lemon slices on top of each fillet. Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the Varoma dish, ensuring some vents are clear for steam circulation.
Wash the cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler, you may peel alternating strips from the cucumber for presentation. Halve lengthwise and scoop out seeds if large. Slice thinly or dice into small pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
Add ¼ red onion (if using) to the clean Thermomix bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down sides. Add chopped dill to the bowl.
Add 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the Thermomix bowl (with onion and dill). Mix 5 sec / Speed 3.
Pour the dressing over the chopped cucumber in the medium bowl. Stir gently to combine. Set aside to marinate while the salmon and rice cook.
Add 1000 g water and 1 tsp salt to the Thermomix bowl. Insert the simmering basket with the rinsed rice. Secure the Varoma dish with the salmon on top. Cook 25 min / Varoma / Speed 4.
Carefully remove the Varoma and simmering basket. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the steamed salmon and fluffy rice with the fresh cucumber dill salad on the side.

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