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Korean Spicy Braised Cod
Main meal

Korean Spicy Braised Cod

Posted by Robin Masters

4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews

Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 340g per person. Country of origin: South Korea. Low saturated fat fish recipe. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.

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Dairy freeEgg freeGluten freeLow FatLow Saturated FatNut free

Known allergens

FishSesameSoy

Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)

Calories
105 kcal
Protein
12.5 g
Carbohydrate
13 g
of which sugars
4.5 g
Fat
1.6 g
of which saturates
0.3 g
Fibre
2.8 g
Salt
0.88 g

Ingredients

  • 650g cod fillets
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp reduced-salt tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 250g daikon or radish, sliced
  • 200g courgette, sliced
  • 300g cooked rice
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

Check the fish for bones, pat it dry, and prepare the vegetables and sides before cooking.

Whisk gochujang, tamari, sesame oil, garlic, and water into a light braising sauce.

Simmer the radish until nearly tender, add the cod and courgette, then braise gently until cooked.

Serve with rice, spring onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact fish, sides, and portion size.

Reviews

4 / 5

A practical recipe with enough travel character to feel interesting. Korean Spicy Braised Cod would sit well in a lighter weekly meal plan.

Robyn Baker
4 / 5

I liked the way Korean Spicy Braised Cod kept the focus on fresh flavour rather than richness. The portion guidance made it easier to plan around.

Julie Read
5 / 5

Korean Spicy Braised Cod gave me a good way into South Korea cooking without a complicated method. The fish stayed tender and the recipe felt easy to adapt.

Sarah Allsop