Description
This delicious Haddock with Sticky Rice recipe combines tender baked haddock fillets with perfectly cooked sticky rice, all brought together by a flavorful soy-honey-ginger sauce. It’s an easy, Asian-inspired main course that can be prepared in under 40 minutes, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh haddock fillets
Rice
- 2 cups uncooked sticky rice (short-grain or sushi rice)
- 2 1/4 cups water
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Serving
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Combine the rinsed rice with 2 1/4 cups of water in a pot or rice cooker. Cook the rice according to package directions until tender and sticky.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This sauce will both flavor the fish and serve as a drizzle later.
- Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare and Bake Haddock: Place the haddock fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the soy-honey sauce, reserving a few tablespoons to drizzle after baking. Bake the fish in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork and divide it evenly among four plates. Top each portion with a baked haddock fillet. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the fish and rice for extra flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each plate with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately with lime wedges for a bright, fresh contrast to the flavors.
Notes
- If haddock is unavailable, substitute with cod or pollock fillets.
- Add steamed vegetables like bok choy or broccoli alongside for a complete and balanced meal.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the haddock in the sauce for 15 minutes prior to baking.
