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Instructions
1
Lightly season each piece of fish with a little salt on both sides. Be careful not to overdo it, though, because you’ll be adding fish sauce later too.
2
Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan that has a lid.
3
Add the shallots to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
4
Add ginger, lemongrass, and Thai chili and sauté for another 2 minutes.
5
Add the coconut milk and fish sauce.
6
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.
7
Add the Thai basil (if using), a squeeze of lime (add more if you want it to be more sour), and taste for seasoning (add more fish sauce or salt, if desired).
8
Gently place the fish filets in the coconut milk, making sure they get covered by the liquid.
9
Bring the liquid back up to a simmer and cook for another 7-8 min (depending on thickness of fish), until its internal temperature registers between 130F and 140F.
10
Plate the fish on top of a pile of cooked jasmine rice and spoon some of the coconut milk over it. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, chili oil (optional), and a lime wedge.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bruise Your Lemongrass 🍋Gently crush the lemongrass stalks with the side of your knife before adding to the broth to release their essential oils and maximize aromatic flavor throughout the poaching liquid.
- Control Poaching Temperature 🌡️Keep the broth at a gentle simmer (180-190°F) rather than a rolling boil to prevent the delicate cod from breaking apart and ensure a silky, moist texture.
- Bloom Aromatics in Oil First 🧄Sauté the ginger, shallots, and chili pepper in oil for 2-3 minutes before adding coconut milk to unlock their flavors and create a more complex, layered broth base.
- Fish Sauce Timing is Critical 🐟Add fish sauce in two stages—half at the beginning and half just before serving—to build depth without creating an overpowering or one-dimensional salty flavor.
- Reserve Broth for Finishing 🥥Save 1/2 cup of poaching broth after removing the fish to drizzle over the jasmine rice and finished dish, amplifying the coconut-lemongrass flavor in every bite.
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Low Sugar
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