Smoked Black Cod Recipe
coconut tom kha, nam jim, cilantro, carrots bok choy
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Ingredients
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Smoked Black Cod
Coconut Tom Kha Soup
Nam Jim Sauce
Vegetables
Method
Smoked Black Cod
- 1
Prepare the Black Cod
Rinse the black cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Fillets
Rub the fillets with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Prepare the Smoker
Soak the smoking chips in water for at least 30 minutes, then drain.
- 4
Coconut Tom Kha Soup
- 5
Cook the Base
In a large pot, combine coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Add Aromatics
Smash the lemongrass stalks slightly to release their flavor and add them to the pot along with sliced galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Add Mushrooms
Add the sliced mushrooms to the soup and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Season the Soup
Stir in lime juice and fish sauce, adjusting seasoning to taste. Remove from heat.
Nam Jim Sauce
- 9
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.