Cod with shiitake and soy sauce
2 servings
60 minutes
Cod with shiitake and soy sauce is a refined dish of Japanese cuisine that combines the tender white meat of fish with the deep umami notes of shiitake mushrooms and the savory saltiness of soy sauce. Historically, Japanese cuisine is known for its simplicity and harmony of flavors, where balance and natural freshness of ingredients are important. This recipe embodies the ideology of Japanese gastronomy: minimalism in food preparation and maximum disclosure of their taste qualities. The cod is cooked in foil, baked in sake, which gives it a subtle aroma and tenderness. It is served with salad leaves and rice, creating a light yet nutritious dish. Perfect for those who appreciate healthy and flavor-rich meals while wishing to touch upon the traditions of Japanese cuisine.

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Take 2 sheets of foil and lay them on the table. Grease the foil with butter where the fish will sit.
- Butter: 25 g
- Cod fillet: 2 pieces
2
Place the fish on foil, skin side down, and sprinkle with chopped green onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. Top with the remaining butter, drizzle with sake, and season with salt and pepper.
- Green onions: 2 stems
- Green pepper: 0.3 piece
- Shiitake mushrooms: 25 g
- Butter: 25 g
- Sake: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
3
Fold the foil into an envelope and place it on a deep baking tray. Pour hot water so that it covers the fish envelopes halfway. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes until the fish is cooked. Carefully open the envelopes and drizzle with soy sauce. Serve with lettuce leaves and boiled rice.
- Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Mixed salad leaves: to taste
- Rice: to taste









