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Vietnamese fisherman’s stew with bok choy and lemongrass
Gluten-Free Friendly, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Paleo
2 Servings, 570 Calories/Serving
45 Minutes
Fish bones are rich in protein and gelatin and make deeply flavorful stocks. which is why we include them in this rustic Vietnamese soup. Resist the urge to stir the broth too much, which can cause some of the aromatics to settle. In Asian kitchens, cloudy broths are the sign of a good cook.
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- 1 to 2 shallots
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 1 serrano chile
- 3 tomatoes
- 5 ounces fish bones
- 10 ounces cod fillet
- 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
- 1 to 2 heads bok choy
- Small bunch cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fried garlic
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Nutrition per serving
Instructions
2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)
Wash produce before use
1
Prep aromatics
Prep
- Peel shallot and cut into thin slices.
- Slice lemongrass and pound it gently with the side of a knife.
- Peel garlic and ginger and mince.
- Rinse serrano and cut into thin slices. Scrape out the seeds if you want a less spicy soup.
- Rinse the tomatoes and coarsely chop.
2
Make broth
In a medium pot, warm 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté shallots and lemongrass with a pinch of salt until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and serrano, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Toss in the tomatoes, increase the heat to high and let cook, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the fish bones and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let cook without stirring until flavors have infused, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile:
- Slice fish on a sharp angle and toss with fish sauce.
- Rinse the bok choy and slice crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
- Rinse and dry cilantro and coarsely chop.
- Cut lime into wedges.
3
Poach fish
Remove the fish bones and lemongrass from broth and discard. Add the sliced fish and bok choy and cook until fish is opaque and flakey and the bok choy is tender, about 4 minutes.
Serve
Remove from the heat. Season the soup to taste with salt and add a squeeze of lime. Divide between two bowls, garnish with cilantro, fried garlic, sesame oil and serve with the remaining lime.