Coconut Saffron Poached Fish

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Chop the onion.
  3. 3Slice the garlic.
  4. 4Sweat down onions and garlic in a pan until lightly golden.
  5. 5Add good quality, full-fat coconut milk to the pan.
  6. 6Bloom saffron threads in hot water.
  7. 7Add saffron threads and hot water to the pan.
  8. 8Add turmeric, coriander, and vegetable stock pots to the pan.
  9. 9Stir the mixture in the pan.
  10. 10Once the broth is simmered, add the fish fillets and poach for 6 to 8 minutes.
  11. 11Remove the poached fish from the pan.
  12. 12Finish with some chilli oil and fresh parsley.
  13. 13Serve with rice and whatever vegetable you have on hand.

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
  • Peas

Equipment

TrayPanRed spatulaTongsSpoon

Tips

  • Most fish will work, or even seafood like prawns.
  • The broth is exceptionally good.