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Steamed Cod

Steamed Cod

with Seaweed-Cilantro Pesto and White Radish
50 min.
Time:
554
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
89 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 pc daikon Radish
Sea salt
dried Kombu seaweed
1 bunch cilantro
1 garlic clove
1 oz Macadamia Nuts
2 Tbsps Pumpkin seed
½ Lime
5 Tbsps Canola oil
peppers
1 pc fresh ginger (about 1 ounce)
¾ cup white wine (or light broth)
2 Lime leaves
2 Cod (each about 5 ounces)
1 tsp black Sesame seeds
Preparation
1.
Steamed Cod preparation step 1

Peel radish and cut into very thin strips with a mandoline. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and let stand 15 minutes.

2.
Steamed Cod preparation step 2

Rinse the kombu, then soak in cold water for 10 minutes. 

3.
Steamed Cod preparation step 3

Meanwhile, rinse cilantro, shake dry and pluck leaves (reserve some sprigs for garnish). Peel garlic and chop coarsely.

4.
Steamed Cod preparation step 4

Coarsely chop macadamia nuts and toast in a dry pan until light brown, then remove and let cool. Toast pumpkin seeds in dry pan and remove.

5.
Steamed Cod preparation step 5

Remove kombu from soaking water and rinse again under cold water. 

6.
Steamed Cod preparation step 6

Squeeze out lime juice. Combine the kombu, cilantro, garlic, pumpkin seeds and nuts with 2 teaspoons lime juice in a tall vessel and puree with an immersion blender.

7.
Steamed Cod preparation step 7

While blending, add oil in a thin stream until combined, then let stand 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (The pesto will keep up to several days in an airtight container in the refrigerator; stir again before serving.)

8.
Steamed Cod preparation step 8

Peel ginger root and cut into slices. Combine with white wine and lime leaves in a pot and bring to a boil.

9.
Steamed Cod preparation step 9

Rinse cod and add to spiced wine. Cover and cook over medium heat until opaque throughout, about 8 minutes.

10.
Steamed Cod preparation step 10

Dividing evenly, arrange radish on 2 plates, then top with fish and sprinkle with the black sesame seeds. Dollop with pesto,  garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie554 cal.(26 %)
Protein34 g(35 %)
Fat43 g(37 %)
Carbohydrates6 g(4 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5 g(17 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

One portion of this extraordinary dish covers the daily requirement of iodine. The mineral substance is stored in the thyroid gland and from there it ensures even cell growth and a balanced metabolism. Pumpkin seeds and rapeseed oil supply the fat-soluble vitamin E, which ensures the right density of the blood and thus its smooth flow.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you serve natural rice with refined fish in the Japanese way, you get an extra portion of carbohydrates and fibre. Both are more filling than fish alone, and the fibre also promotes the intestines' own movements.

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