Hake a la romana recipe
Hake a la romana, sautéed lentils and jamón iberico, lemon and olive oil mayonnaise Great flavours combined into a winning weekend meal – fish in batter served with rich lentils and homemade mayo. 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1 shallot, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped1 bay leaf150g/5½oz dried small green lentils500ml/18fl oz chicken stock, coldsea salt and freshly ground black pepper40g/1½oz baby spinach50g/1¾oz jamón iberico, cut into1cm/½in cubes 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 150g/5½oz dried small green lentils 500ml/18fl oz chicken stock, cold sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 40g/1½oz baby spinach 50g/1¾oz jamón iberico, cut into1cm/½in cubes 1 large free-range egg yolk, at room temperature1 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp Dijon mustardsea salt flakes75ml/2½fl oz extra virgin olive oil75ml/2½fl oz sunflower oil2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 large free-range egg yolk, at room temperature 1 tbsp lemon juice ½ tsp Dijon mustard sea salt flakes 75ml/2½fl oz extra virgin olive oil 75ml/2½fl oz sunflower oil 2 tbsp chopped parsley olive oil, for frying4 x 170g/6oz hake portions100g/3½oz plain flour, for coating 2 large free-range eggs, beatensea salt and freshly ground black pepper olive oil, for frying 4 x 170g/6oz hake portions 100g/3½oz plain flour, for coating 2 large free-range eggs, beaten sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method To make the sautéed lentils, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the shallot, carrot and bay leaf until they begin to turn golden-brown. Add the lentils and the cold chicken stock, give everything a good stir, and leave to cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the stock has reduced in volume. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.For the mayonnaise, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard and sea salt into a mixing bowl and lightly blend together. Gradually whisk in the oils, a little at a time, until you have produced a thick and silky smooth mayonnaise. Mix in the parsley.For the fish, pour 1cm/½in of olive oil into a large non-stick frying pan, placed over a medium heat, or you can also use a deep-fat fryer heated to 170C/340F (Caution: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended).Coat the pieces of hake in flour, knock off the excess and then coat well in the beaten egg. Place into the hot oil and fry for about four minutes on each site, depending on the thickness of the fish, until golden-brown. Lift onto kitchen paper, and leave to drain.Finally, add the spinach to the lentils and allow it to wilt for a minute or so.To serve, divide the lentils among the serving plates. Place the hake on top. Add a tablespoon of lemon mayonnaise on top of the fish, and finally some of the jamón pieces. To make the sautéed lentils, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the shallot, carrot and bay leaf until they begin to turn golden-brown. Add the lentils and the cold chicken stock, give everything a good stir, and leave to cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the stock has reduced in volume. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. To make the sautéed lentils, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the shallot, carrot and bay leaf until they begin to turn golden-brown. Add the lentils and the cold chicken stock, give everything a good stir, and leave to cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the stock has reduced in volume. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. For the mayonnaise, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard and sea salt into a mixing bowl and lightly blend together. Gradually whisk in the oils, a little at a time, until you have produced a thick and silky smooth mayonnaise. Mix in the parsley. For the mayonnaise, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard and sea salt into a mixing bowl and lightly blend together. Gradually whisk in the oils, a little at a time, until you have produced a thick and silky smooth mayonnaise. Mix in the parsley. For the fish, pour 1cm/½in of olive oil into a large non-stick frying pan, placed over a medium heat, or you can also use a deep-fat fryer heated to 170C/340F (Caution: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended). For the fish, pour 1cm/½in of olive oil into a large non-stick frying pan, placed over a medium heat, or you can also use a deep-fat fryer heated to 170C/340F (Caution: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended). Coat the pieces of hake in flour, knock off the excess and then coat well in the beaten egg. Place into the hot oil and fry for about four minutes on each site, depending on the thickness of the fish, until golden-brown. Lift onto kitchen paper, and leave to drain. Coat the pieces of hake in flour, knock off the excess and then coat well in the beaten egg. Place into the hot oil and fry for about four minutes on each site, depending on the thickness of the fish, until golden-brown. Lift onto kitchen paper, and leave to drain. Finally, add the spinach to the lentils and allow it to wilt for a minute or so. Finally, add the spinach to the lentils and allow it to wilt for a minute or so. To serve, divide the lentils among the serving plates. Place the hake on top. Add a tablespoon of lemon mayonnaise on top of the fish, and finally some of the jamón pieces. To serve, divide the lentils among the serving plates. Place the hake on top. Add a tablespoon of lemon mayonnaise on top of the fish, and finally some of the jamón pieces.