Description
A vibrant and flavorful Coconut Cod Noodle Bowl featuring tender cod fillets poached in a rich coconut broth, served over fresh udon noodles with a medley of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1¾ cups coconut milk
- 2 cups fish or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 10.6 oz fresh udon noodles
- 5.3 oz baby spinach
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced chili. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add red curry paste to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to release the flavors.
- Pour in coconut milk and fish or vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice to the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Carefully slide cod fillets into the simmering broth. Cover and poach gently for 6 to 8 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and divide among 4 serving bowls.
- Add spinach, julienned carrots, and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the broth. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Remove poached cod fillets from the broth and set aside. Ladle the hot broth and vegetables evenly over the noodles in each bowl.
- Top each noodle bowl with a poached cod fillet. Garnish with sliced spring onions and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili.
- For a vegan option, replace cod with tofu or a similar protein and use vegetable stock.
- Fresh coriander is essential for flavor; do not skip the garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg