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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

August 2006

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Spirited Entertaining: Great New Recipes Using Manitoba Foods

Lake Winnipeg Fish Phyllo Rolls
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Defy the traditional stereotypes of Manitoba cuisine with this fusion: Asian ginger and soy; Greek pastry and the fresh taste of pickerel. Canola oil, the base for the marinade really makes this fusion sing.
6 (6) pickerel or whitefish fillets
3 (3) sheets phyllo pastry
1/4 cup (50 mL) CANOLA OIL
1/2 cup (125 mL) sesame seeds, toasted *
Marinade
1 (1) egg white
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger
2 (2) cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 mL) Lemonecelli Liquor - Maple Leaf Distillers or lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
1 tbsp (15 mL) CANOLA OIL

Pat fillets dry and place in a shallow glass dish. Prepare marinade: stir together egg white, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, liquor, honey and canola oil; pour over fillets. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

Place one sheet of phyllo on work surface, keeping remaining phyllo covered with damp towel to prevent drying out. Brush phyllo sheet lightly with canola oil. Lay second sheet on top; brush with canola oil. Repeat with remaining phyllo. Cut lengthwise into 6 strips.

Remove fillets from marinade and discard marinade. Lay one fish fillet on the end of one strip of phyllo. Fillet will be larger than the phyllo. Roll fillet into the phyllo. Dip exposed ends of the fillet in the toasted sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining fillets.

In a preheated oven, bake at 425°F (220ºC) for 10-15 minutes until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and phyllo is browned.

Garnish with lemon peels and ginger, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

* To toast sesame seeds: Spread seeds in a ungreased pan and bake in preheated 375°F (190ºC) oven 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown.

Manitoba Canola Growers Association
www.canola-council.org

Serve with a vibrantly fresh wine like Calona’s Artist Series Pinot Gris. Visit www.liquormartsonline.com for more information.

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