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Miso-Coconut Poached Cod with Pandan Rice

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Poaching
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A comforting dish of delicate cod poached in a rich miso-coconut sauce, served over fragrant pandan jasmine rice.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ½ inch ginger, cut into coins
  • ¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 pandan leaves
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ¾ cup shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2½ tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 Thai chili, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup white miso
  • 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock (or water)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon Three Crabs fish sauce
  • pounds cod, cut into 3-inch long pieces
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped


Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup jasmine rice with 1½ cups chicken stock and a pinch of kosher salt. Add ginger coins and pandan leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
  2. While the rice cooks, heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil in a larger pot. Add ¼ cup thinly sliced shallots and sauté until they become translucent.
  3. Stir in the sliced garlic, finely chopped ginger, and Thai chili. Cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add the white miso, coconut milk, remaining 1¼ cups chicken stock, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer gently for a few minutes.
  5. Gently place the cod pieces into the sauce, ensuring they’re covered. Poach for 8-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  6. Finish by stirring lime zest and juice into the sauce and adding chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve the poached cod over pandan rice.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ginger and garlic. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with lime wedges for added brightness.