Cod is a tender and delicious marine fish with rich nutrients and a unique taste that makes it a delicacy on the family table. When the steamed cod is served, you can see that the flesh is white in color and exudes a rich maritime flavor. When you lightly pinch a piece of fish, you can feel the tenderness and deliciousness of the meat, and when you pair it with the sauce absorbed during the steaming process, the flavor is richer.
The cooking method of steamed cod is simple, just clean the cod, marinate it for a period of time with ginger slices, green onion segments and other seasonings, and then put it in a steamer to steam it. This cooking method preserves the original flavor and nutrients of cod to the greatest extent, allowing people to taste the essence of cod.
Whether served with rice or pasta, steamed cod is a nutritious and delicious dish. It not only satisfies people's taste buds, but also adds a gift of the sea to the family table.
The detailed method of steaming cod is as follows for your reference.
Ingredients: Cod 500 grams.
1 green onion. Ginger 1 small piece.
Green and red peppers: half each.
1 tablespoon cooking wine.
Light soy sauce 2 tablespoons.
Fine salt to taste.
Ground white pepper to taste.
Water: Appropriate amount.
Vegetable oil to taste.
Steps: Prepare the ingredients: Wash the cod, shred the green onion, ginger and green and red pepper and set aside.
Marinated cod: Place the cod on a plate, add shredded green onions, shredded ginger, cooking wine, light soy sauce, fine salt, white pepper and marinate for 15 minutes.
Add water to the steamer, add the marinated cod, and steam on high heat for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the cod.
Take out the steamed cod, sprinkle with shredded green and red peppers, and pour hot oil over it.
Nutritional value: Cod is a nutritious marine fish, its meat is delicate, the taste is delicious, suitable for steaming, frying and other cooking methods. In addition to its wonderful taste, cod is also rich in nutrients and has a high nutritional value.
First of all, cod contains a lot of protein, and its protein content varies with the size of the cod. In general, small cod has a higher protein content, while large cod has a higher fat content. The protein of cod is easy to digest and absorb, and has important nutritional value for patients in the growth and development period.
Secondly, cod is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA. These fatty acids help lower blood pressure, promote cardiovascular health, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. In addition, cod also contains high amounts of vitamins A and D, which help maintain vision and bone health.
In addition, cod also contains a lot of magnesium, which helps lower blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease. At the same time, cod is also rich in phosphorus and selenium, which are very important for the body's metabolism and immune system maintenance.
Tips: Don't choose too big cod, otherwise it won't be easy to steam.
When steaming cod, you can put some chopsticks or bamboo skewers at the bottom of the plate, so that the steam can circulate, and the steamed cod is more tender.
If you like spicy, you can add some shredded chili peppers or paprika while steaming.
If you want to maintain the integrity of the cod, you can marinate it with shredded green onion and ginger, cooking wine, light soy sauce, fine salt, and white pepper before steaming, and then remove the shredded green onion and ginger during steaming and steam it with only water. This avoids the deformation of the cod during the steaming process.
Finally, you can use olive oil or salad oil instead, and if you want a more fragrant taste, you can use scallion oil or pepper oil.
For a richer taste, sprinkle some minced garlic, coriander or chives on the surface of the cod before steaming.
If you prefer a more delicious taste, you can add some hoisin sauce or oyster sauce to the steaming process, which will make the umami flavor of the cod more prominent.
If you want to try something different, try braised cod or sweet and sour cod, but be careful not to spoil the integrity of the cod.
At the end, you can arrange it according to your personal preference, and if you want to make it more beautiful, you can sprinkle some coriander leaves or green onion leaves as a garnish.