CHINESE POACHED BLACK COD

Chinese Poached Black Cod image

A traditional Chinese way to prepare fish, this meal is simple and flavorful, and is one of my favorite childhood dishes. Serve with rice.

Provided by A Day In the Kitchen

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 ½ pounds black cod (sablefish) fillets, cut into large pieces
1 (3 inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

Pour water and olive oil into a large saucepan over medium heat. Arrange cod fillets in a single layer in the pan; bring water to a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Arrange ginger and green onions on top of the cod and replace lid; poach for 5 minutes more. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil into the poaching liquid; spoon over the cod. Transfer cod and liquid to a serving bowl, ladling sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 516.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g