Pescado Tikin Xic

Pescado Tikin Xic is a traditional Yucatán dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your table. With a vibrant, achiote-based marinade, this delightful sea bass recipe is served alongside a colorful vegetable rice and a tangy Salsa Xnipec, making it a perfect main course for a festive meal or a family dinner.

Ingredients

🐟 1 kg Sea Bass, Butterflied
🍃 Banana Leaf (sufficient to line a baking tray)
📦 250g Achiote Paste, Annatto Paste
🍊 1 Orange, juice
🍋 1 Lime, juice
🧉 30-50 ml Vinegar, from shot glass
🌶️ Black Pepper, to taste
🌿 Oregano, to taste
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧅 1 Red Onion, sliced
🌶️ 1 Green Chili, Poblano-like pepper, sliced

For Vegetable Rice:
🍚 1 glass Rice, approximately 200-250 ml/grams
🫒 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil
🧅 1/4 - 1/2 White Onion, finely diced
🧄 3-4 cloves Garlic, sliced
💧 2 glasses Water, twice the volume of rice
🌿 1/4 - 1/2 cup Peas
🥕 1/4 - 1/2 cup Diced Carrot
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶️ Pepper, to taste

For Salsa Xnipec:
🧅 1 Red Onion, finely diced
🌶️ 1 Habanero Pepper, finely diced
🍋 1 Lime, juice
🍊 1 Orange, juice
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌿 Oregano, a pinch

For Serving:
🥑 Slices of Avocado
🌿 Fresh Cilantro Sprigs

Instructions

1. Prepare Baking Tray:
   • Line a baking tray with banana leaves.

2. Prepare Fish:
   • Place the butterflied sea bass onto the banana leaves.
   • Sprinkle sea bass with salt and black pepper.

3. Make Tikin Xic Marinade:
   • In a bowl, mix achiote paste, orange juice, vinegar, black pepper, oregano, and salt.
   • Blend until smooth and red.

4. Marinate Fish:
   • Coat the fish with the marinade.

5. Preheat Oven:
   • Set Bosch oven to 180°C.

6. Decorate Fish:
   • Add slices of red onion and green chili on top of the fish.

7. Bake Fish:
   • Bake fish in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Part 2: Preparing Vegetable Rice

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   • Heat olive oil in a pot on a Bosch induction hob.
   • Add garlic and onion, sauté until golden.

2. Toast Rice:
   • Stir rice with sautéed aromatics for a minute.

3. Season Rice:
   • Add salt and pepper.

4. Add Liquids & Veggies:
   • Add water, peas, and carrots.

5. Cook Rice:
   • Bring to boil, then simmer covered, for 20 minutes until cooked and fluffy.

Part 3: Preparing Salsa Xnipec

1. Combine Ingredients:
   • Mix red onion and habanero in a glass bowl.

2. Add Liquids & Seasoning:
   • Add lime juice, orange juice, salt, and oregano.

3. Mix and Rest:
   • Stir and let the salsa rest.

Part 4: Plating and Serving

1. Plate Fish:
   • Place cooked fish on a platter.

2. Arrange Sides:
   • Serve rice beside the fish, along with avocado slices.

3. Garnish:
   • Add fresh cilantro sprigs.

4. Serve Salsa:
   • Offer Salsa Xnipec on the side.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Bosch Oven, Bosch Induction Hob, Generic Baking Tray, Generic Blender, Generic Glass Bowls, Generic Cutting Boards

Cooking Tips

• Ensure fish is thoroughly coated in the marinade for maximum flavor.
• Let the Salsa Xnipec rest to enhance its flavors.

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Pescado Tikin Xic