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Cod Medley in herb and peanut

The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. herb and peanut, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 1,822 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Cod Medley in herb and peanut
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the herb and peanut elements, and pat the cod dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the cod. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the rice noodles and the rest of the herb and peanut flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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