"Just Going to the Chinese"

"We're just going to the chinese" is a regular proclamation from one branch of our family immediately recognisable by the rest of us.

The House of Canton house-of-canton.co.uk at Compton Wolverhampton features often not only for the two living close by but also as the venue for family get togethers, celebrations and parties.

Always a warm welcome, impeccable service and plenty of freshly cooked delicious food from the restaurant team.

Last night I was the lucky one accompanying our two regulars (much to the envy of the Scottish branch and probably the others too)

Pleasingly the restaurant was busy when we arrived at just after 7pm and without an empty seat when we left which is excellent for a chilly February Saturday night.

So here is our meal in pictures

Prawn Crackers

Chicken Wings with Lemon

Pork Yuk Sung

Crispy Lettuce Wraps

King Prawn, Scallops & Asparagus

Sizzling White Fish in Black Bean Sauce

We will be back soon I am sure.

Fish Is The Dish Of The Day

Inspired by a mid week "gift" of shell on prawns and cockles from my favourite fish shop in Rye East Sussex I prepared a delicious yet healthy dinner which was remarkably good.

First a word about Rye Bay Fish which is renown and recommended by many friends, it has no web site as yet but can be found on twitter @RyeBayFish.  A vast array of seasonal fish served by the amiable pair Shane and Terry a "fishing family from Hastings dated back since the 1600s"

Don't go with a fixed view just see what the catch of the day is. In the morning I had requested fresh crab but the sea had been too rough for the crab fishermen to venture out.

Tonight I looked in the freezer and found some hake and in the fridge spring onions, celery, a minute amount of fennel and half a red chicory.

Place the hake on the vegetables, scatter over the cockles and peeled prawns embellish with a couple of slices of lemon and finally pepper and a splash of white wine. The pre cooked ingredients are already looking happily at me.

A foil parcel keep the dish moist and soft taking just 15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees

To go with this fishy delight my recent find is kale. Wash it well then cook it briefly with a chicken stock pot and just a little water. Drain and place in an oven proof dish then sprinkle with a little (Marbella) pimenton, or paprika would be fine.

Cook alongside the fish again for 15 minutes this makes it slightly crispy which compliments the soft melting fish perfectly.




And here is the result a wonderful fragrant combination, my fish dish of the day