Smoking fish is easy, says Marion Grasby – its catching it that’s the challenge! But however you land your catch, you should give this delicious recipe a whirl.
- To smoke fish, combine sugar, rice, tea leaves, star anise and cinnamon in a bowl. Line a wok with 2 sheets of foil and spread the rice mixture evenly on foil. Heat over high heat for 5 minutes or until rice mixture starts to smoke. Reduce heat to medium. Place a lightly oiled wok rack or round wire cake rack in wok, then place snapper in a single layer on rack. Cover with a lid and smoke for 20 minutes or until cooked. Set aside for 5 minutes. When fish is cool enough to handle, flake into small pieces.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 7 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 60ml (1?4 cup) cooking water.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the pasta, reserved cooking water, flaked fish and remaining ingredients, and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 minutes or until well combined and rocket is slightly wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among bowls and sprinkle with extra parsley and dill to serve.
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