Pan-Fried Basa and Homemade Zesty Chilli Oil
with Chips and Sambal Slaw
- Egg
- Mustard
- Fish
Spice up your dinner by making your very own chilli oil - it's easier than you think! A trending condiment loved for its ability to bring flavour quickly to any dish, we're pairing it with delicate basa, chips and a fragrant sambal slaw. SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
1 unit(s)
Lime
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 pinch
Chilli Flakes
1 unit(s)
Baby Gem Lettuce
64 grams
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
15 grams
Sambal Paste
2 unit(s)
Basa Fillets
(Contains: Fish)
120 grams
Sliced Carrot and Cabbage Mix
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Olive Oil for the Drizzle
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).
Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.
Meanwhile, zest and cut the lime into wedges. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, chilli flakes and garlic.
Heat the olive oil for the drizzle (see pantry for amount) in a large frying pan on high heat. Heat until just hot, 1-2 mins.
Carefully pour the oil over the lime zest, chilli flakes and garlic, then stir to combine. Set aside to infuse.
Next, trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
In a large bowl, combine the mayo, sambal paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and the juice from half the lime wedges. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Pat the basa dry with kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on a lined baking tray.
Bake the fish on the middle shelf until cooked, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. It's cooked when opaque in the middle.
When everything's ready, add the baby gem and coleslaw mix to the sambal mayo. Toss to coat.
Share the basa between your plates. Spoon over the zesty chilli oil (add less if you'd prefer things milder).
Serve the chips and sambal slaw alongside.
Serve with the remaining lime wedges for squeezing over the fish.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: The zesty chilli oil adds a nice kick, though some found it needed more flavour or was too strong.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with many enjoying the light and fresh dish.
- Suggestions: Consider pan-frying the fish for more flavour; add extra chilli flakes or a small chilli for more heat.
- Portions: Some found the meal satisfying, while others wished for a larger portion size.
- Sides: Try serving with peas, broccoli, or cauliflower instead of coleslaw; consider rice as an alternative to chips.
