Preparation:
Preparing the leeks: Wash the leeks and cut them into rounds. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the leeks.
Sauté them for about 5 minutes until tender.
Adding spices: Stir in the curry paste, turmeric and ginger. Stir well to coat the leeks with the spices. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Adding the coconut milk: Pour the coconut milk into the pan and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Cooking the cod: Add the cod fillets to the pan, season with salt and pepper, then cover. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Finish: Serve the spicy cod on a bed of leeks and coconut milk sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.
Tips:
Leeks : For a more tender texture, you can cover the pan while cooking the leeks to lightly steam them.
Curry Paste : Adjust the amount of curry paste according to your spice tolerance. Yellow or green curry paste can also be used to vary the flavors.
Fish : If you don’t have cod back, try pollock, hake or even salmon.
Coriander : For those who don’t like coriander, replace it with flat-leaf parsley or chives.
Variations:
Accompaniment : Serve this dish with basmati rice, rice noodles or quinoa for a more complete meal.
Vegetables : Add vegetables like grated carrots, zucchini or spinach for extra color and nutrients.
Coconut Milk : For a lighter version, use low-fat coconut milk.
Nuts and seeds : Sprinkle with sesame seeds or toasted cashews for a crunchy touch.
This is a simple recipe to prepare but always impresses with its refined and exotic side. Perfect for a dinner with family or friends!
To preserve your spicy cod with leek and coconut milk , here are some tips:
Storage in the refrigerator
Cool quickly : Allow the dish to cool completely before placing it in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth.
Airtight container : Transfer the cod and sauce to an airtight container. Make sure the sauce covers the fish well to prevent it from drying out.
Duration : This dish can be kept for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Beyond that, the texture of the fish may deteriorate.
Freezing
Preparation for freezing : If you plan to freeze, freeze only the fish and sauce part. Leeks tend to lose their texture after thawing.
Duration : Cod in sauce can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Packaging : Place the dish in a freezer bag or suitable container, removing as much air as possible. Label with the date.
Defrosting and reheating
Defrosting : Let the dish defrost slowly in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheating : Heat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, stirring the sauce regularly to prevent it from separating. Add a little fresh coconut milk if necessary to regain a creamy consistency.
These tips allow you to fully enjoy the flavors of your dish while respecting food hygiene rules.
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 4
