Candida Diet Friendly Lemongrass Coconut Cod Stir-Fry with Lime

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Candida Diet Friendly Lemongrass Coconut Cod Stir-Fry with Lime

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cod

1 ½ lb cod fillets, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.

For the sauce

2 stalks lemongrass, tender inner white and pale-green parts only, finely minced
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ tsp ground turmeric

For the stir-fry

2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil), divided
Chef's tip
Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups snap peas, strings removed
Ingredient note
Snap peas are pods and are low in starch, so they are usually fine on a candida diet even though beans and peas are limited early on. This recipe works out to about 1/2 cup of snap peas per serving, which is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid snap peas, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 thai red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

For serving

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges
steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, toss the cod pieces with 1 tbsp fish sauce and the cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced lemongrass, coconut milk, 2 tbsp fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and turmeric until combined. Set the sauce aside.

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