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Steamed Cod with lemongrass and chilli

The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. lemongrass and chilli, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 3,508 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Cod with lemongrass and chilli
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and chilli elements, and pat the cod dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the cod. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the hoisin and the rest of the lemongrass and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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