Salmon with Crackling Wafers

Michel bras’s fish recipes are sophisticated and unorthodox for the way they reveal natural flavors and yield rich moist texture. This recipe is a perfect example of what Bras calls the “trilogy” of the main ingredient, the accompanying vegetables, and the condiment.

The salmon fillet is cooked slowly in a steamy low-temperature oven. It is served with crackling wafers made from crisped fatback, and a co