This Steamed Cod with Kimchi is healthy, moist, and delicious. Combining cod and kimchi gives the dish a deliciously 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 a different kind of fish every now and then.
Homemade Napa Cabbage Kimchi
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 Pickle Vegetables
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 this evening. 🙂
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Steamed Cod with Kimchi
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
- 2 green onion (finely sliced)
- 2 sprigs cilantro (stems removed)
Instructions
- Place cod on a shallow bowl. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and ginger all over the cod. Place sliced kimchi on the top.
- Prepare a steamer with about 1 inch of water over medium high heat. Bring water to a boil.
- Place the dish with the fish in the steamer. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and allow fish to steam for 10 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 50 seconds. Remove and mix in soy sauce. Set aside.
- Remove fish from the steamer when done. Cod should flake easily when cooked. Spoon off some of the juices if there is too much in the dish.
- Drizzle prepared soy sauce and garlic oil dressing over the fish. Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Steamed Cod with Kimchi on Lunar New Year Charcuterie Board
I recently made a small portion of this Steamed Cod with Kimchi as one of the dishes for my Lunar New Year Charcuterie Board. If you have not seen my large serving tray for Lunar New Year, please do check it out. It is a great way to serve a feast for your CNY Reunion Dinner.
NOTE: The original publication of this post was on April 26th, 2013. This republication comes with new pictures but the recipe remains the same.
Haruna says
YUM!
Biren says
Thanks! 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
This is so flavourful and yum!
Biren says
Thanks Angie!
rebecca says
this looks delicious adore cod 🙂
Biren says
Thanks Rebecca! Love cod too! 🙂
missyblurkit says
Yummy! 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
I was very happy at the way the dish turned out. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Ramona says
That dish simply makes my mouth water. Looks delicious. 🙂
Biren says
Thanks Ramona! It was pretty appetizing. Be sure to have lots of rice when you prepare this dish. 🙂
Kelly says
Delicious! Cod and salmon are my two favourites. 😀
Biren says
I 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
I love this preparation! Cod would be great with kimchi. This look so flavorful & delicious. 😀
Biren says
The dish was very flavorful. Since cod is so mild, the kimchi really gave it a boost of flavor. 🙂
Nasifriet says
My 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
I 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
Mouthwatering and very flavorful.
Biren says
Thanks!
Jeanne says
Looks delicious and so simple to prepare. I’ll definitely give this a try Biren 🙂
Biren says
Thanks Jean! It was very flavorful and we enjoyed the dish.
Hyosun Ro says
Good use of kimchi, Biren!
Biren says
Thanks Hyosun! Good to see you here. 🙂