Salmon Skewers With California Raisin & Pineapple Salsa

 This original recipe by Executive Chef, InterContinental Singapore, Eric Neo

Salmon Skewers

Ingredients ;

50 g Salmon, sliced ( per piece)

Spice Paste ;

• 5 g coriander powder
• 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only
• 2 shallots, peeled
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 60 ml cooking oil
• 5 g chilli powder 
• 5 gm turmeric powder
• 10 ml kicap manis 
• 5 ml oyster sauce

Method ;

• Grind spice paste ingredients in a food processor, adding a little water if needed
• Marinate salmon pieces with spice paste for at least 1 hour, then thread onto lemongrass skewers and grill at 70°C for 1 to 2 minutes on each side

California Raisin & Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients ;

• 100 g California Golden & Natural Raisins
• 100 g ripe pineapple, diced
• 1 pc red onion, finely chopped
• 4 pcs tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 stalk coriander, finely chopped
• 30 ml olive oil

Method ;

• Mix all ingredients for the California Raisin and pineapple salsa. Chill before serving

To Assemble ;

• Place grilled salmon skewers in criss-cross fashion on a plate and spoon chilled salsa over them