Ingredients

  • 800 g (28.2oz) cod fillet
  • 1 tbsp Maldon flaky sea salt
  • 400 g (14.1oz) Brussels sprouts
  • 2 leeks
  • 50 g (1.8oz) butter
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chopped lemon thyme
  • 100 ml (3.5fl oz) white wine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 200 ml (7fl oz) white wine
  • 300 g (10.6oz) pearled spelt

Method

  • Cut the cod filet out in even square pieces, place in a serving dish and sprinkle the salt evenly over the raw cod.
  • Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 4 hours.
  • Start with removing the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts, about 200 g in all, rinse them well in cold water, drain and set aside.
  • Cut the rest of the Brussels sprouts into halves and save for the puree.
  • Rinse the leeks well in cold water and cut them into slices.
  • For the pure saute leeks and Brussels sprouts in butter for 3 minutes, add white wine, chilli flakes and lemon thyme and let it saute for 5 minutes more.
  • Blend to puree right away and keep warm.
  • Boil the pearled spelt in lightly salted water for 20 minutes, drain and keep warm.
  • Fry the cod in butter for about 2-3 minutes on each side, take out of the pan, and then add the saved Brussels sprouts leaves and 1 tsp of butter and saute for 2 minutes, remove half the leaves, add white wine and spelt and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the spelt in a serving dish, place the code on top and finish with the Brussels sprouts leaves over the cod.
  • Serve with the puree.