"Snapper is abundant during summer and a wonderful way to cook it is to steam it," says chef Matt Germanchis. "Mark Best taught me an interesting way to cook corn custard.
Snapper, Corn Custard And Curry Leaves
I've applied it here and added butter for a richer, more luscious sauce. I find curry leaves and cumin salt lift the corn flavour in the dish."
Curry oil
– 60 ml (¼ cup) grapeseed oil
– 24 curry leaves
– Pinch of freshly ground roasted cumin seeds, plus extra to serve
Corn custard
– 6 corn cobs, silks removed
– 80 gm butter, diced
– Pinch of freshly ground roasted cumin seeds
Ingredients
– For curry oil, heat oil to 130°C in a small saucepan. Place curry leaves in oil and fry until crisp. Carefully remove leaves, drain leaves on paper towel and season with cumin and salt to taste. Set aside until required. Curry oil will keep in a sealed container for a few days.
Method
For corn custard, preheat a barbecue to high. Blanch 2 corn cobs in boiling salted water until tender (8-10 minutes). Drain, then grill, turning occasionally, until charred.
Method
Add grilled kernels and butter, and stir until butter is completely melted. Season to taste with cumin and salt, and keep warm.
Method
– Meanwhile, place snapper fillets on a lightly oiled plate that fits inside a steamer and steam over medium heat until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 50-55°C (5-7 minutes).
Method
– Divide custard among plates, top with snapper and fried curry leaves, and drizzle with curry oil. Season to taste with extra cumin and salt, and serve.
Method
Wine suggestion by Gemma Gange: A rich oaked chardonnay, such as 2018 Polperro Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula, Vic.
Notes
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