eCook Meal
Classy Cajun Basa
with nutty basmati rice, salsa & zesty yoghurt
Beautiful cajun-spiced basa takes centre stage in this class act. All while pickled peppers, zesty yoghurt and a tomato & cucumber salsa decorate a backdrop of nutty brown basmati rice.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
RICE & SHINE
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 300ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
SALSA & ZESTY Yoghurt
When the rice has 10 minutes remaining, place ½ the chopped mint, the diced tomatoes, the diced Cucumber, a drizzle of oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning in a bowl. Toss until fully combined. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt with a pinch of lemon zest, some salt, and pepper.
CAJUN BASA
Pat the basa dry with some paper towel and coat in the rub and seasoning. Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the chopped pickled peppers.
INDULGENCE
Make a bed of rinsed green leaves. Top with the nutty brown rice and the cajun basa, as well as the pickled peppers, with all the pan juices. Scatter over the Cucumber and tomato salsa and dollop over the zesty yoghurt. Garnish with the remaining mint and any remaining lemon wedges. Gorgeous, Chef!
RICE & SHINE
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 500ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
SALSA & ZESTY Yoghurt
When the rice has 10 minutes remaining, place ½ the chopped mint, the diced tomatoes, the diced Cucumber, a drizzle of oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning in a bowl. Toss until fully combined. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt with a pinch of lemon zest, some salt, and pepper.
CAJUN BASA
Pat the basa dry with some paper towel and coat in the rub and seasoning. Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the chopped pickled peppers.
INDULGENCE
Make a bed of rinsed green leaves. Top with the nutty brown rice and the cajun basa, as well as the pickled peppers, with all the pan juices. Scatter over the Cucumber and tomato salsa and dollop over the zesty yoghurt. Garnish with the remaining mint and any remaining lemon wedges. Gorgeous, Chef!
RICE & SHINE
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 700ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
SALSA & ZESTY Yoghurt
When the rice has 10 minutes remaining, place ½ the chopped mint, the diced tomatoes, the diced Cucumber, a drizzle of oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning in a bowl. Toss until fully combined. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt with a pinch of lemon zest, some salt, and pepper.
CAJUN BASA
Pat the basa dry with some paper towel and coat in the rub and seasoning. Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden. You may need to do this step in batches. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the chopped pickled peppers.
INDULGENCE
Make a bed of rinsed green leaves. Top with the nutty brown rice and the cajun basa, as well as the pickled peppers, with all the pan juices. Scatter over the Cucumber and tomato salsa and dollop over the zesty yoghurt. Garnish with the remaining mint and any remaining lemon wedges. Gorgeous, Chef!
RICE & SHINE
Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 800ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain if necessary and fluff up with a fork.
SALSA & ZESTY Yoghurt
When the rice has 10 minutes remaining, place ½ the chopped mint, the diced tomatoes, the diced Cucumber, a drizzle of oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning in a bowl. Toss until fully combined. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt with a pinch of lemon zest, some salt, and pepper.
CAJUN BASA
Pat the basa dry with some paper towel and coat in the rub and seasoning. Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden. You may need to do this step in batches. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the chopped pickled peppers.
INDULGENCE
Make a bed of rinsed green leaves. Top with the nutty brown rice and the cajun basa, as well as the pickled peppers, with all the pan juices. Scatter over the Cucumber and tomato salsa and dollop over the zesty yoghurt. Garnish with the remaining mint and any remaining lemon wedges. Gorgeous, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R231.25
for 4 servings · R57.81 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Basa Fillets needs 4Basa Fillets Avg 300 g R87.00 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R87.00
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Plain Yoghurt needs 200 mlAyrshire Low Fat Strawberry & Litchi Flavoured Drinking Yoghurt 300 ml 300 ml at R19.99 · 67% of packR13.33
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Brown Basmati Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked Brown Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Lemons needs 2Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Fresh Mint needs 15 gFresh Mint 20 g 20 g at R14.99 · 75% of packR11.24
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R29.99 · 57% of packR17.14
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Plum Tomatoes needs 2Whole Red Baby Plum Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Cajun Rub
- Pickled Bell Peppers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Classy Cajun Basa?
The preparation time for Classy Cajun Basa with nutty basmati rice, salsa & zesty yoghurt is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Classy Cajun Basa with nutty basmati rice, salsa & zesty yoghurt?
The total time required to make Classy Cajun Basa with nutty basmati rice, salsa & zesty yoghurt is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Classy Cajun Basa provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Classy Cajun Basa?
Basa Fillet, Brown Basmati Rice, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Green Leaves, Lemon, NOMU Cajun Rub, Pickled Bell Peppers, Plum Tomato, Yoghurt
What is the nutritional information of Classy Cajun Basa?
Calories: 605, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.4 grams, Sugar: 14 grams, Salt: 1301 grams
How do I prepare Classy Cajun Basa?
RICE & SHINE: Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 500ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain if necessary and fluff up with a fork. SALSA & ZESTY YOGHURT: When the rice has 10 minutes remaining, place ½ the chopped mint, the diced tomatoes, the diced cucumber, a drizzle of oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning in a bowl. Toss until fully combined. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt with a pinch of lemon zest, some salt, and pepper. CAJUN BASA: Pat the basa dry with some paper towel and coat in the rub and seasoning. Place a nonstick pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the chopped pickled peppers. INDULGENCE: Make a bed of rinsed green leaves. Top with the nutty brown rice and the cajun basa, as well as the pickled peppers, with all the pan juices. Scatter over the cucumber and tomato salsa and dollop over the zesty yoghurt. Garnish with the remaining mint and any remaining lemon wedges. Gorgeous, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Classy Cajun Basa?
Basa Fillet, Brown Basmati Rice, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Green Leaves, Lemon, NOMU Cajun Rub, Pickled Bell Peppers, Plum Tomato, Yoghurt
How many calories does Classy Cajun Basa have?
605 calories
How much fat content does Classy Cajun Basa have?
grams