Q: Can I use another type of fish for this congee?
A: Yes, you can substitute cod with other firm, white fish, but the flavor profile may change slightly.
Q: What if I don’t have a congee cooking mode on my cooker?
A: You can cook the congee on a low simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Q: Is it necessary to marinate the cod with chicken sauce?
A: Marinating adds flavor but you can skip this step or use a different marinade as per your taste.
Cod Fish Congee: A Comforting and Nutritious Meal
Notes
Ingredients:
- 200g Cod Fish
- 100g Rice
- 1 tbsp Chicken Sauce (e.g., Tai Tai Le Fresh Chicken Juice)
- Appropriate amount of water
- 1 Fried Dough Stick (Youtiao)
- 20g Cooked Peanuts
- 3g Salt
- 1g Black Pepper
- 2 sprigs Coriander (Cilantro)
- Thaw the cod fish.
- Cut the fish into small 1x1 cm pieces.
- Season the fish with salt and black pepper.
- Marinate the fish with chicken sauce for 10 minutes.
- Put rice in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and start the congee cooking mode. Cook for 50 minutes.
- Cut the fried dough stick into small pieces.
- Add the fried dough stick and cod fish to the congee and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Add peanuts and coriander before serving.
- Rich in Protein (from cod fish)
- Carbohydrates (from rice and fried dough stick)
- Healthy Fats (from peanuts)
- Low in Saturated Fats
- Source of Vitamins and Minerals (from coriander and peanuts)
