Miso cod and fried rice

The rich umami flavour of miso in the sticky Japanese style marinade is perfect for any fish. Here I’ve used cod, though I’ll often use salmon or even sea bass. Just bear in mind the thinner the fish, the more the cooking time will need to be reduced.

You’ll notice I add mayonnaise to the rice; it may seem a little odd, but it’s a great way to prevent rice grains from sticking to both the pan and to each other. You don’t taste the mayonnaise – it just makes the end result richer i