# Coconut Saffron Poached Fish

This is a delicious coconut saffron poached fish dish that is hands-down the best version yet.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pan
- spatula
- tongs
- serving bowl
- serving plate
- fork
- knife

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6kVGXnJ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2dd2cb71-8bb0-4c00-b11f-5776cb655692
- Extracted: 2025-07-27

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