Chinese Poached Black Cod
A traditional Chinese way to prepare fish, this meal is simple and flavorful, and is one of my favorite childhood dishes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbs light olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs black cod (sablefish) filets (cut into large pieces)
- 2-3 green onion stalks
- 1 knob ginger, about the size of a small lemon
- 2 tbs soy sauce ((tamari for gluten-free))
- 1 tbs sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
If working with a whole side of fish, cut the fish into large pieces that will fit in a single layer in your pan.
- 2
Peel ginger and slice. Then julienne the slices. Set aside.
- 3
Chop green onions into 1-2" lengths. Set aside.
- 4
In large saucepan, heat water and light olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Once water starts steaming, arrange fish pieces in a single layer in the pan.
- 6
Add ginger and reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 7
Add green onion to the pan replace lid; cook for another 5 minutes.
- 8
Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the poaching liquid and mix; spoon over the fish.
- 9
Transfer fish to a serving dish, ladling the sauce over the fish.
- 10
Serve with rice.