WHAT TO DO WITH A TIN OF MACKEREL

Canned mackerel is similar to sardines, but the fish's bones tend to be bigger. Mackerel should always be prepped in the same way before cooking with it. Open the tin and drain the water or oil. Remove the large bones and tough pieces of skin and fins. Don't worry about getting all the bones -- the small ones are soft and completely edible.

  I usually spend 10-15 minutes for making this dish ready to serve. How cheap, quick and easy this dish can be! Give it a try. You will be surprised by the result.

Ingredients (2 portions)

2 canned mackerel in tomato sauce (155g per can)

2 Tbsp ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks

3 Tbsp shallot, thin sliced

2 Tbsp spring onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 Tbsp fresh mint leaves

a few branches of fresh coriander for garnishing

Spicy salad dressing

2 Tbsp lime juice

2 Tbsp fish sauce

1 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp chilli, sliced

Instructions

First you need to make spicy salad dressing: mix lime, fish sauce, sugar and chilli in a clean bowl until the sugar dissolve. Leave aside.

Now it's time to make the salad: transfer the mackerel in tomato sauce into another clean bowl. Add ginger, shallot and spicy salad dressing into the bowl. Toss until the ginger covered with sauce. Add fresh mint leave and spring onion. Toss for a few seconds. Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with freshly cooked rice. Yum!

Tips

If you don't like spiciness, you can leave out the chilli when you make the salad dressing. I however recommend to keep the ginger because it bring freshness and crunchiness to the dish.