Poached Cod Spiced Coconut Broth (Printable Version)

Tender cod bathed in fragrant coconut broth with warming spices & silky udon noodles. A quick, nourishing bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Broth

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless and boneless
02 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
03 - 1 onion, finely sliced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
06 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon red curry paste
08 - 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
09 - 2 cups fish or vegetable stock
10 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
12 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Noodles & Vegetables

13 - 10 oz fresh udon noodles
14 - 5 oz baby spinach
15 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
16 - 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
17 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
18 - Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, and chili, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to release the aromatic oils and flavors.
03 - Pour in coconut milk and fish or vegetable stock. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to incorporate.
04 - Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning balance if needed before proceeding.
05 - Gently slide cod fillets into simmering broth. Cover and poach for 6–8 minutes until just opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - While fish poaches, cook udon noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and divide among 4 serving bowls.
07 - Add spinach, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms to the broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
08 - Remove poached cod carefully and set aside. Ladle hot broth and vegetables over noodles in each bowl.
09 - Top each bowl with a piece of cod. Garnish with spring onions and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cod emerges impossibly tender, flakes collapsing under barely any pressure
  • Broth comes together in one pan while noodles cook separately, zero stress
  • Spices warm your throat without overwhelming, that gentle heat you want on repeat
02 -
  • Broth can taste flat without that final squeeze of lime, always adjust acid at the end
  • Cod keeps cooking in the hot broth, remove it the moment it flakes or it will become dry
03 -
  • Prep all ingredients before turning on the stove, the cooking moves faster than expected
  • Reserve some fresh coriander for the table as a garnish that adds fragrance at the last second
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