Description
A comforting and flavorful rice dish made with tender flakes of cod, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy long grain rice gently simmered together. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for a wholesome family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets, skinless and cut into large chunks
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture.
- Pour in water or broth, then add salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Nestle cod chunks into the partially cooked rice, cover again, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the rice is tender and the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice and fold in chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not stir too vigorously after adding the cod to keep the flakes intact.
- Measure liquid carefully to prevent mushy rice.
- Let the dish rest before fluffing for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg