Q: Can I use a different type of fish for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute codfish with other white fish, but the cooking time may vary.
Q: Is it necessary to strain the egg mixture?
A: Straining the egg mixture ensures a smoother texture for the steamed egg.
Q: Can I steam this dish without aluminum foil?
A: Yes, but covering with foil helps to retain moisture and cook the dish evenly.
Q: How do I know when the dish is fully cooked?
A: The dish is ready when the eggs are set and the fish is cooked through, usually after a total of 20 minutes of steaming.
Codfish Steamed Egg
Notes
Ingredients:
- Norwegian Arctic Codfish - 2 pieces
- Chicken Eggs - 3
- Purified Water - 160g
- Ginger Slices - 3
- Fish Sauce - 1 teaspoon
- White Pepper - to taste
- Salt - to taste (for marinating)
- Slice the codfish into pieces.
- Marinate the fish slices with salt and white pepper. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs and mix with warm water.
- Add fish sauce to the egg mixture and stir well.
- Strain the egg mixture to remove lumps.
- Pour the egg mixture into a steaming dish and cover with aluminum foil. Steam for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil, place the marinated fish on top of the egg, recover with foil, and steam for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with a sauce of your choice for added flavor.
- High in protein from codfish and eggs.
- Low in carbohydrates, suitable for low-carb diets.
- Contains omega-3 fatty acids from codfish.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from eggs.
