Ingredients

  • 9/16 pound wild rice mix white and, rinsed
  • 9/16 pound white fish fillets frozen, thawed
  • 1/2 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 fennel bulb trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled and sliced
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 6 3/4 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 5/8 cup vegetable stock
  • 5/8 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • dill to garnish

Method

  • Cook the rice in boiling, salted water according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, drizzle the fish with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the fennel, red pepper, cucumber and shallots and saute for 2-3 mins, stirring. Season. Deglaze the pan with wine, then stir in the stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3-4 mins. Add the fish and olives and simmer for 5-6 mins. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then add to the stew. Simmer for 1-2 mins, stirring.
  • Drain the rice and divide between 4 plates, spoon the stew on top and garnish with dill to serve.