Hunan style steamed cod with chopped chillies
Thick cod fillets steamed under a bright, salty and sour blanket of chopped chillies, garlic and ginger.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the chillies, garlic, ginger, vinegar, tamari and salt in a bowl. Leave for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Lay the cod on a heatproof plate and sprinkle with the sherry. Spoon the chilli mixture over the top.
- 3
Set the plate in a steamer, or on a rack in a lidded pan over boiling water.
- 4
Steam for 8 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and is milky white.
8 min - 5
Heat the oil in a small pan until it shimmers. Pour it over the fish. It will sizzle and release a strong chilli smell.
1 min - 6
Scatter with the spring onions and coriander and serve with rice.
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