Cod is rich in protein, vitamin A, and magnesium, which makes it great for our heart and overall health. But how do we actually cook cod to enjoy both the taste and the benefits?

Let's walk through 8 super appetizing ways to cook cod that'll make us want to head straight to the kitchen!

Pan-Seared Cod Fillet

Ingredients:

• 1 cod fillet

• 1 egg (just the yolk)

• Salt, MSG, white pepper, cooking drinks, light soy sauce, cornstarch, peanut oil

Steps:

1. Thaw the cod, rinse with water, and pat dry completely with a clean paper towel.

2. Mix a bit of salt, MSG, cooking drinks, and white pepper, then marinate the cod for 20 minutes.

3. Beat the egg yolk and brush it evenly over the fish.

4. Dip both sides of the fish lightly in cornstarch so it's just coated.

5. Heat peanut oil in a pan. When the oil is hot (about 80% heat), place in the fish. Pan-fry on medium heat until both sides are golden.

6. At the end, turn the heat to high for a few seconds to push out some of the absorbed oil.

7. Slice and plate the fish.

Tips:

• Use a large, thick piece of cod for better texture and shape.

• The marinade helps the fish absorb flavor before cooking.

Steamed Cod with Goji Berries

Ingredients:

• 2 cod fillets

• 5 goji berries

• 1 stalk green onion, 1 slice ginger

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp chicken lipids(optional), white pepper, 1 tbsp cooking drinks

Steps:

1. Rinse the cod and pat it dry.

2. Marinate lightly with cooking drinks and white pepper.

3. Soak thinly shredded green onion in cold water with goji berries.

4. Pour soy sauce into a small bowl to prep the sauce.

5. Boil water in a steamer, place the cod inside. Top with green onion and ginger, and pour over the sauce.

6. Add a spoonful of chicken lipids if you have it.

7. Steam on high heat for 4–5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let sit for 2 more minutes with the lid on.

8. Garnish with the goji berries and green onion—tender, juicy, and full of flavor!

Braised Cod (Red-Cooked Style)

Ingredients:

• 1 thick piece of cod

• Peanut oil, green onion, ginger, soy sauce

Steps:

1. Rinse and dry the cod.

2. Heat peanut oil until hot, pan-fry the fish until both sides are golden. Add green onion and ginger.

3. Add a generous amount of soy sauce and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.

4. Pour in water to cover the fish, lower the heat and let it simmer for 7 minutes.

5. Reduce the sauce, then plate the fish.

Crunchy Fried Cod Sticks

Ingredients:

• 150g cod

• 1 egg

• Flour, a little milk powder, sugar, salt

• Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

1. Mix flour with a pinch of salt, sugar, and milk powder.

2. Cut the cod into chunky sticks. Dip into beaten egg, then coat with the flour mixture.

3. Heat oil in a deep pan. Once hot, fry the cod sticks until crispy and golden.

Cod with Tofu Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 cod pieces

• 1 block of tofu

• Oil, salt, soy sauce, green onion, 4 slices ginger, 2 dried chilies, cooking drinks, cornstarch

Steps:

1. Cut cod into chunks, toss with cornstarch and cooking drinks.

2. Pan-fry the cod in a little oil until both sides are golden.

3. Push fish aside, then stir-fry green onion, ginger, and chili.

4. Add soy sauce, then water to just cover the fish.

5. Once it simmers, add tofu cubes and cook for 10–15 minutes.

6. Season with salt and serve!

Spicy Cod with Sichuan Pepper

Ingredients:

• 2 cod pieces

• Oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar

• Sliced green onion, garlic, dried chili, fresh green Sichuan pepper

Steps:

1. Thaw and clean cod. Cut shallow slits into the fish for flavor absorption.

2. Pan-fry the fish until both sides are crispy.

3. Add dried chili, garlic, green onion, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt, plus a handful of fresh green Sichuan peppercorns.

4. Add a bit of water and simmer for 30 minutes—super spicy and aromatic!

Tomato Cod Soup

Ingredients:

• 200g cod

• 2 tomatoes

• 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cooking drinks, 10g cornstarch, 30g tomato paste, 20g butter, 1 tsp white vinegar

Steps:

1. Trim off fish skin and bones, cut cod into bite-sized cubes.

2. Marinate cod with cooking drinks, vinegar, and cornstarch.

3. Peel and dice tomatoes, then blend into a purée.

4. Heat butter until melted, stir in tomato purée and salt.

5. Add tomato paste and mix until thick.

6. Bring to a boil, then add the cod cubes.

7. Cook briefly until fish turns white and is fully cooked. Season if needed and serve hot!

Baked Cod

Ingredients:

• 2 cod fillets

• Salt and any preferred seasoning or herbs (e.g., lemon, thyme, garlic)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Season cod with salt and optional herbs.

3. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Lykkers, which of these are you most excited to try first?

Whether you love it spicy, crispy, steamed, or soupy—cod's got something for all of us! Let me know which one you're adding to your dinner plans!