Sesame seeds and breadcrumbs are a simple but delicious combination to create a flavoursome crust for delicate cod. Serve with chips, garlic greens and a punchy gochujang mayo for the perfect balanced yet understated meal.
450 grams
Potatoes
7.5 grams
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts)
2 unit(s)
Cod Fillets
(Contains: Fish)
25 grams
Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)
1 unit(s)
Echalion Shallot
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
80 grams
Green Beans
30 grams
Gochujang Paste
(Contains: Soya)
64 grams
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
120 grams
Peas
1 unit(s)
Egg for Binding
(Contains: Egg)
¼ tsp
Salt
20 grams
Butter
1 tbsp
Honey
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).
Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over half the sesame seeds, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
When the oven is hot, bake on the middle shelf until golden, 30-35 mins. Turn halfway through.
Meanwhile, pat the cod with kitchen paper to remove any excess moisture and season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish.
Crack the egg (see pantry for amount) into a medium bowl and whisk.
Put the breadcrumbs and remaining sesame seeds into another bowl, stir together, then season with salt (see pantry for amount) and pepper.
Dip each piece of fish into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they're completely coated. Transfer to a lined baking tray and drizzle over some oil.
When the chips have 20 mins remaining, bake on the top shelf until the crumbs are golden and the fish is cooked through, 15-18 mins. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.
Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.
Put a pan on medium heat with the butter (see pantry for amount). Once melted, add the shallot, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.
While the shallot cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Trim and halve the green beans.
In a small bowl, mix the gochujang paste, honey (see pantry for amount) and mayo.
Once the shallot has softened, transfer to a bowl and cover with a lid or foil to keep warm. Return the (now empty) frying pan to a medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the green beans and stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins. Stir in the garlic, then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 1 min.
Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Cook until the beans are tender, 4-5 mins. Add the caramelised shallot and peas to the beans, toss together and cook for a further min.
Share the crispy cod fillets between your serving plates.
Serve the sesame chips and garlic and shallot greens alongside.
Serve with the gochujang mayo for dipping.
Enjoy!