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Bang Bang Salmon
INGREDIENTS
SALMON:
- 4 salmon filets, skins on
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Chives, chopped
- Lemon, sliced
GARNISH:
- Chives, chopped
- Lemon, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F and line a baking sheet with foil
- Place the salmon onto the lined baking sheet, skin side down
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon on all sides
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over the salmon filets
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Tocha Yuzu, and honey to make the bang bang sauce
- Divide the bang bang sauce – you get 1¼ cup of sauce, so use ½ cup for brushing it on the salmon before baking, reserving the other ¾ cups for drizzling after baking
- Brush the bang bang sauce over the salmon filets
- Bake the salmon for about 10 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of 63°C/145°F
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce
- Garnish with chives and lemon
- Serve warm with rice
*Recipe by - Diana Stempak from Toronto

Tocha Masala
SERVINGS: 4-6
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
SPICED BASMATI RICE:
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1 tbsp salted butter*
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1.5 cups water
MASALA SAUCE:
- 2 tbsp salted butter*
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6-8 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1/4 - 1/2 bottle Tocha Original
- Protein options (340g) - cubed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse rice under cold water 2-3 times until water runs clear
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet and lightly toast 2 tsp cumin seeds over medium heat
- Add uncooked rice to skillet and toast until lightly brown
- If using a rice cooker, add rice to cooker with 1.5 cups water. Cook per standard instructions
- While rice cooks, heat salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast the cumin and add the onion along with a small pinch of salt
- Cook the onions for 2-3 mins until glistening. Add protein of choice and mix well
- Add black pepper to taste and cook for 5-6 mins. Stir often to take care not to brown the protein
- Add tomatoes and Tocha Original (start with 1/4 bottle)
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir well until sauce comes to a boil
- Turn to medium to let the sauce simmer and the flavours meld (the longer the better!). Taste and add more Tocha Original or salt as needed. Stir occasionally
- Serve with the basmati rice and garnish with fresh cilantro (if desired)
*We love using butter for the rich texture, but if you have dietary restrictions, use an oil of your choice!