Honey and Soy Cod with Rice and Vegetables
Honey and soy cod with rice and vegetables is an Asian-inspired main course where flaky cod fillets are steamed above fragrant basmati rice. The Thermomix grinds fresh ginger and garlic, mixes the sticky honey-soy marinade and steams everything in one go, delivering tender fish and crisp sugar snap peas with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Honey and soy cod with rice and vegetables is a Thermomix TM7 recipe that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into a glossy, Asian-inspired weeknight dinner. The all-in-one kitchen machine grinds fresh root ginger and garlic cloves to a fragrant paste, blends them with light soy sauce, honey and a touch of sesame oil into a sticky marinade, and then takes care of the cooking itself: basmati rice simmers in the mixing bowl while cod fillets, tinned baby corn and sugar snap peas steam gently in the Varoma above, absorbing the sweet-salty aromas. The result is flaky fish, fluffy grains and vegetables with just the right bite, all ready at the same moment and with hardly any washing up. Whether you are planning a quick weeknight dinner or want to introduce more fish into your weekly menu, these Thermomix recipes show how easily one device handles grinding, mixing, heating and steaming in a single session.
Preparation tips
- Pat the cod fillets dry before marinating so the honey and soy mixture clings better and forms a glossy glaze rather than sliding off during steaming in the Varoma.
- Check the basmati rice halfway through cooking and add a splash of water if the grains look dry, ensuring the rice stays fluffy rather than sticky under the steaming fish.
- For a milder family version, leave out the dried chilli flakes and offer them separately at the table; a squeeze of lime over the sugar snap peas brightens the whole plate.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by swapping light soy sauce for tamari and confirming your honey and sesame oil are certified gluten-free; the flavour of the cod glaze stays just as rich and sticky.
- For a seasonal twist, replace the baby corn and sugar snap peas with sliced pak choi and julienned carrot in winter, or use salmon fillets instead of cod for a fuller, oilier variation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs soy sauce and honey directly into the bowl for a balanced glaze. [Weighing]
- Aromatic grinding - The TM7 grinds fresh root ginger and garlic cloves into a fine paste that infuses the marinade instantly. [Grinding]
- Even blending - The Thermomix mixes honey, soy and sesame oil into a smooth marinade in seconds without splashing. [Mixing]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the TM7 steams the cod fillets above the rice until flaky without drying out. [Steaming]
- Precise heating - The Thermomix heats the basmati rice at controlled temperature so every grain cooks evenly. [Heating]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- fresh root ginger
- sesame oil
- dried chilli flakes (optional)
- light soy sauce
- honey
- cod fillets
- tinned baby corn
- sugar snap peas
- water