Peas with Hake in Beer Sauce

This dish is an example of “waste-nothing cooking” taken to gourmet level. The beer not only helps tenderize the fish fibers, but together with the starch from the peas it creates a velvety, slightly bitter sauce that balances the sweetness of the legume. To enhance the flavor of the sea and the hop notes without adding sodium, we will use Bonsalt.

Technical Sheet

• Estimated time: 25 minutes

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

• 4 fresh or frozen hake fillets (well defrosted)

• 300g of peas (fresh or frozen)

• 200ml of beer (lager or non-alcoholic)

• 1 medium white onion

• 1 clove of garlic

• One tablespoon of whole wheat flour (to thicken)

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Seasoning: Bonsalt and chopped fresh parsley.

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Searing the fish: Pat the hake fillets dry with paper towels and season them with Bonsalt. Lightly coat them in flour and brown them in a casserole dish with a little olive oil on both sides. Remove and set aside (the fish should still be raw inside).

2. Base sofrito: In the same oil, add the finely chopped onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent and starts to caramelize.

3. Making the sauce: Add the tablespoon of flour and stir for one minute so it toasts. Slowly pour in the beer while stirring to avoid lumps. Let it boil for 2 minutes so the alcohol evaporates.

4. Adding the peas: Add the peas to the casserole dish. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water or fish stock. Season with Bonsalt 0% Sodium Castello.

5. Finishing touch: Place the hake fillets over the peas. Cover the casserole dish and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes. The steam from the beer will finish cooking the fish, leaving it extremely juicy.

6. Final touch: Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley. The potassium in Bonsalt will make the delicate flavor of the hake stand out without being overshadowed by the usual saltiness of industrial broths.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

Understanding what we eat is vital. Here is the macronutrient breakdown per serving and the technical sheet for our products.

> Note: The sodium value indicated corresponds only to the seasoning used (Bonsalt), not counting the intrinsic sodium in the fish or peas.

This dish of Peas with hake in beer is a nutritious, light option with a different touch of flavor. Go on and make it, and enjoy a delicious sauce with just the right amount of seasoning!