Spicy Salmon Veggie Rice Bowl Paired with Grüner Veltliner: A Symphony of Flavors
When it comes to creating delicious and nutritious meals, the combination of salmon and your favorite veggies atop a bed of rice will never disappoint. Not only are you able to create a dish that is absolutely delicious, you can inspire your creativity during the processes of assembling the bowl. What better way to enhance your dining experience than pairing it with a crisp glass of Fero Grüner Veltliner! This Austrian white wine, known for its vibrant acidity, complements the dish perfectly, especially when you add your favorite hot sauce to boost every sip you take.
Preparation
The best part about this meal is that you can augment it to fit whatever ingredients you have lying around. Take your favorite salmon recipe and cook your filet. You can use freshly cooked salmon or if you have leftovers from a previous meal, this dish is the perfect way to clean out some fridge space. Choose your favorite veggies. In my meal we had roasted broccoli, shredded carrots, and sautéed squash, onions, and mushrooms. While you're preparing your fish and vegetables, start cooking your rice. We used white long grain rice. There are so many different avenues you can choose from and many different flavor combinations to try when creating this meal. The final step when creating this bowl is choosing the right hot sauce to add on top. An all time favorite of mine is sriracha which always compliments seafood perfectly. I decided to switch it up this time and use a wasabi hot sauce I found and it paired perfectly with Grüner.
The Pairing
The highly acidic Grüner Veltiner has a light body to perfectly compliment the fatty salmon while the tangy notes enhance the dish's spicy element. The citrus flavors were a refreshing contrast to the savory components of this bowl. Our Grüner offers a fresh citrus, white pepper aroma and finishes with a clean and refreshing spiciness that mirrors the dish's heat. The pairing of this wine made this meal an experience! The harmony between the spice, the savory salmon, and the crisp wine make a delightful symphony of flavors. Whether you’re looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for a gathering, this food and wine pairing is sure to please!
Monthly Fero Blog
Fero has decided to start a monthly food and wine pairing blog! My name is Izabel Zaleski and I am the daughter of the owners. I’ve always loved to cook and have been so lucky to have delicious wines to pair with my many meals. These blogs are meant to give Fero’s amazing customers a new way to enjoy our wine and maybe inspire some home chefs out there! Please feel free to leave any comments or reach out to Fero personally if you have any recipes you would like to see. Cheers and check back in early September for the next food and wine pairing!