Coconut Saffron Poached Fish

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the cod fillets.
  2. 2Chop the onion and garlic.
  3. 3Sweat down onions in a pan until lightly golden.
  4. 4Add garlic to the pan and continue cooking until lightly golden.
  5. 5Add good quality, full-fat coconut milk to the pan.
  6. 6Add bloomed saffron threads and hot water to the pan.
  7. 7Add turmeric and coriander to the mixture.
  8. 8Add vegetable stock pots.
  9. 9Stir everything together until well combined and the broth is ready.
  10. 10Add the fish to the broth.
  11. 11Poach the fish for 6 to 8 minutes.
  12. 12Remove the poached fish from the pan.
  13. 13Pour the broth over the poached fish in a serving bowl.
  14. 14Drizzle chili oil over the fish and broth.
  15. 15Garnish with fresh parsley.
  16. 16Serve the fish with rice and any preferred vegetables.

Ingredients

  • cod fillets
  • onion
  • garlic
  • good-quality, full-fat coconut milk
  • saffron threads
  • hot water
  • turmeric
  • coriander
  • vegetable stock pots
  • chilli oil
  • fresh parsley
  • rice
  • vegetable

Equipment

panspatulatongsserving bowlserving plateforkknife

Tips

  • Most fish will work, or even seafood like prawns.
  • The broth is incredibly good, so make sure to try it.