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Ginger Garlic Cod with Bok Choy and Greens

Tender, flaky cod and silky wilted greens in a glossy ginger-garlic sauce over fluffy white rice.

Ginger Garlic Cod with Bok Choy and Greens

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups240 gLong-grain white rice, dry
  • 2¼ cups540 gWaterdivided
  • 1¼ lb560 gCod filletcut into 1.5-inch pieces, patted dry
  • 2½ tbsp20 gCornstarchdivided
  • ⅛ tsp1 gSalt
  • 2 tbsp28 gCanola oildivided
  • 5¾ cups shredded400 gBok choystems sliced, leaves chopped
  • 5¾ cups chopped120 gKalestems removed, chopped
  • 4 cups loosely packed120 gBaby spinach
  • 2 cups120 gSnow peastrimmed
  • 3½ tbsp grated20 gFresh gingerminced
  • 5 cloves15 gGarlicminced
  • 3 tbsp40 gLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 2⅛ tsp15 gHoney
  • 2 tsp10 gApple cider vinegar
  • 1¼ tsp6 gToasted sesame oil
  • 2 medium30 gGreen onionsthinly sliced
  • 2¾ tsp8 gSesame seeds

Steps

  1. Rinse the rice, then simmer it covered with 420 g of the water for 15 minutes; rest off the heat, covered, 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile make the sauce: whisk the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, cider vinegar, toasted sesame oil, the remaining 120 g water and half the cornstarch in a small bowl.
  3. Toss the cod fillet pieces with the salt and the remaining half of the cornstarch.
  4. Heat half the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cod fillet pieces 2 minutes per side, turning gently, until the cod flakes and reaches 145°F (63°C). Move the cod to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining half of the canola oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the bok choy stems and snow peas 2 minutes, then add the ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the bok choy leaves and kale; stir-fry 2 minutes, then add the spinach and toss until just wilted.
  7. Stir the sauce, pour it into the skillet and simmer 1 minute until glossy. Return the cod fillet pieces and gently spoon sauce over them.
  8. Serve over the rice, topped with the green onion and sesame seeds.

Contains: Fish, Gluten, Soy, Sesame.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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