Off-season smoked fish with rice

For most Iranians, smoked white fish resonates with the Persian new  year, Norooz, especially when it is prepared long with mixed herb rice. And of course, as an Iranian food blogger I have already posted the full recipe for this delicious Norooz related meal right here.  

However, first off, in the mentioned blog entry I did not  devote enough attention to preparing smoked fish component of the meal.  Secondly, I absolutely feel the need to share with you my new discovery: Smoked fish can be found in most supermarkets in my city (and am pretty sure in many others) ALL YEAR Long!!  So, why wait till the New Year? Why have it only once a year?  In fact, the type of smoked fish I find here is quite moderate in terms of taste intensity (not too salty, not too smoky) and can be served on its own along with either plain white or herb mixed rice. Read the rest of this entry »