FISH STEW WITH RICE

Fish Stew With Rice image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds small whiting, gutted, gilled and scaled
3 large carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 sweet peppers, preferably Anaheim, chopped
1 mild dried chile
2 inches ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup short-grain rice
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound Italian or other fresh sausage, crumbled
Minced scallions for garnish
Cilantro or parsley for garnish

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cover the fish with 5 cups water, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, place the lid on and let sit for 20 minutes. Transfer the fish to a plate; when the fish is cool enough to handle, carefully remove the meat from the frames, and set aside; discard bones, head, fins, tail, etc. Strain the broth and return to the pot.
Add the remaining ingredients except the sausage and garnishes. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended and carrots and rice are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the reserved fish, along with the sausage, and cook another couple of minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through. Turn off the heat, taste and adjust seasoning, and let rest for a few minutes, or eat piping hot, with the garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams