Delicate cod fillets steamed in paper parcels with pak choi, mushrooms, tenderstem broccoli and edamame, infused with ginger, garlic, chilli, soy, sesame and lime. It’s simple, fragrant and almost no washing up. Opening the parcels at the table is part of the fun.

Ingredients

Parcels

1 pak choi (around 200g), quartered lengthways
150g tenderstem broccoli
200g mushrooms, sliced
100g frozen edamame beans
2 cod fillets (around 150g each), fresh or frozen (or 200g firm tofu for vegan)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped (deseed for a milder flavour)
15g fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks

Sauce

1 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp fish sauce (or vegan fish sauce for vegan)

To serve

1 x 250g pouch cooked brown rice (or 100g dried brown rice)

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Needed kitchenware

Instructions

Heat the oven to 200c (180c fan). If using dried rice, start cooking it now, following the pack instructions.

Cut 2 large sheets of baking paper or foil (around 40cm long). Divide the pak choi, broccoli, mushrooms and edamame between them, piling them in the centre.

Put a cod fillet on top of each pile and scatter over the garlic, chilli and ginger.

Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and fish sauce, and spoon over the fish.

Fold the paper over and scrunch the edges tightly to seal. Put the parcels on the baking tray.

Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily (15–18 minutes, or 25 minutes from frozen).

Meanwhile, heat the rice pouch, if using, following the pack instructions.

Carefully open the parcels (the steam will be hot) and serve with the rice.

Make ahead: Assemble the parcels up to 4 hours ahead and keep them in the fridge until ready to bake.

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Storage information

Best eaten straight away. Cool leftovers within 1 hour, then refrigerate for up to 1 day and reheat until piping hot. Not suitable for freezing once cooked.

Tip

Other fish: Salmon, sea bass or haddock all work well. Lower carb: Skip the rice and add extra vegetables to the parcels.

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Beginner

Quick and easy (<30 mins total)

Family-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef