A healthy, moist, and delicious steamed cod. The kimchi combines beautifully with the cod to give it a slightly spicy and tangy flavor.
I try to prepare fish at least once a week. Unfortunately, the choices of fish at my local grocery store are not great and so I usually end up cooking salmon. This week though, I managed to purchase a great looking piece of cod and it was on sale too! It did not matter that I had no clue as to how I was going to cook it. I was just happy that it will not be another piece of salmon at the dinner table. Don’t get me wrong. I do like salmon but it is always nice to have something a little different every now and then.
Satisfied with my shopping for the day, I drove home thinking about other things. When I got home, I unloaded the groceries and lugged them into the kitchen as always. As soon as I opened the refrigerator, I was greeted by this huge bottle of Napa Cabbage Kimchi sitting on the top most shelf. I knew instantly then what I was going to do with the piece of cod I had just bought. We have not had steamed fish in a while, and cod is a wonderful fish to use for steaming. I figured the mild cod would benefit with some flavor boost from the spicy and tangy kimchi.
Steamed fish with pickled vegetables is not uncommon in Chinese cuisine. The Teochews are known for their steam fish with pickled mustard, tomatoes, chilies, and ginger. These vegetables combine well with fish to give it a slightly tangy and spicy flavor that whets one’s appetite. That was the inspiration for this Steamed Cod with Kimchi dish. Ro-Ri San had a second helping of rice for dinner that evening. 🙂
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb cod fillet (450g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ inch ginger (peeled and julienned) (45g)
- ½ cup napa cabbage kimchi (sliced) (100g)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 green onion (finely sliced)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place cod on a shallow bowl. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and ginger all over the cod. Place sliced kimchi on the top.
- Fill a large pot with about an inch of water. Place in a metal rack or stand in the middle of the pot. Bring the water to a boil. Place the dish with the fish on the metal rack then place lid on the pot. Reduce heat to medium and allow fish to steam for 12 to 15 minutes. When cod is done, it should flake easily.
- Place minced garlic and vegetable oil in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Remove and mix in soy sauce. Set aside.
- Remove fish from the pot and drain off some of the liquid. Drizzle garlic oil over the fish. Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately.
NUTRITION
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
Haruna says
April 26, 2013 at 11:31 amYUM!
Biren says
April 26, 2013 at 11:55 amThanks! 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
April 26, 2013 at 1:36 pmThis is so flavourful and yum!
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:22 pmThanks Angie!
rebecca says
April 26, 2013 at 10:37 pmthis looks delicious adore cod 🙂
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:22 pmThanks Rebecca! Love cod too! 🙂
missyblurkit says
April 27, 2013 at 1:55 amYummy! Never tried steaming fish with kimchi. It has always been kimchi stir fry with my choice of meat or fish…and kimchi pasta:D
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:24 pmI was very happy at the way the dish turned out. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Ramona says
April 27, 2013 at 7:41 amThat dish simply makes my mouth water. Looks delicious. 🙂
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:25 pmThanks Ramona! It was pretty appetizing. Be sure to have lots of rice when you prepare this dish. 🙂
Kelly says
April 27, 2013 at 10:37 amDelicious! Cod and salmon are my two favourites. 😀
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:30 pmI like both as well. Salmon is quite easily available here. Not so much with cod but the supply is not too bad.
Gomo | cHow Divine says
April 27, 2013 at 2:40 pmI love this preparation! Cod would be great with kimchi. This look so flavorful & delicious. 😀
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:32 pmThe dish was very flavorful. Since cod is so mild, the kimchi really gave it a boost of flavor. 🙂
Nasifriet says
April 27, 2013 at 2:54 pmMy boys do not like cod, unless it’s prepared in a fish-n-chips manner, while I don’t like batter-coated fish! I’m sure they will like your cod with kimchi. My boys love salmon! Like you, whenever it’s a fish day, we have pan fried salmon. So boring… guess it’s time I included steamed cod with kimchi or one of the teochew style of steamed fish 😀
Biren says
April 27, 2013 at 6:34 pmI think my boys also prefer salmon especially when it is grilled or baked. Fortunately, they do eat most things I prepare and put on the table. 🙂
Lail | With A Spin says
April 28, 2013 at 4:37 amMouthwatering and very flavorful.
Biren says
May 20, 2013 at 10:03 amThanks!
Jeanne says
April 28, 2013 at 11:53 amLooks delicious and so simple to prepare. I’ll definitely give this a try Biren 🙂
Biren says
May 20, 2013 at 10:04 amThanks Jean! It was very flavorful and we enjoyed the dish.
Hyosun Ro says
May 18, 2013 at 4:35 pmGood use of kimchi, Biren!
Biren says
May 20, 2013 at 10:04 amThanks Hyosun! Good to see you here. 🙂