Let’s make Tom Yum-Inspired Baked Cod!
INGREDIENTS
-2 lb cod
-1 cup coconut milk
-2-3 Tbsp tom yum paste
-5 bird’s eye chiles
-1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
-1 Tbsp grated garlic
-1 Tbsp minced lemongrass
-3 thin slices fresh ginger
-¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
-Cooked rice, for serving
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Clean the cod and slice into 3-inch pieces.
3. Make the broth: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, tom yum paste, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Cover and warm over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until well combined.
4. Ladle a third of the tom yum broth into a baking pan, then arrange the cod on top. Cover the fish with the rest of the tom yum broth and add the sliced ginger and cilantro.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is done to your liking.
6. Serve the fish and broth over rice, garnished with more cilantro.
7. Enjoy!