Chinese Poached Black Cod - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 1/2 pounds black cod (sablefish) fillets, cut into large pieces
1 (3 inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Preparation

Pour water and olive oil into a large saucepan over medium heat. Arrange cod fillets in a single layer in the pan; bring water to a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Arrange ginger and green onions on top of the cod and replace lid; poach for 5 minutes more. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil into the poaching liquid; spoon over the cod. Transfer cod and liquid to a serving bowl, ladling sauce over the top.