Japanese Steamed Cod and Rice
Tender cod steams right in a cozy pot of ginger rice with soft zucchini and carrot. Fresh parsley and dill bring a gentle, fragrant finish.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 12 more diets
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Ingredients
- 680 g cod fillets, skinless, boneless
- 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons
- 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
- 1.5 cups short-grain rice, rinsed
- 3.5 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Simmer rice, carrot, ginger, salt, and water, covered, until tender.15 min timer
- Fold zucchini and olive oil into the rice; cover until tender.5 min timer
- Nestle cod into the rice, cover, and cook until opaque.10 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then flake the cod gently.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Fold parsley and dill through the remaining rice and serve warm.

Kids’ plate: Cod and Rice Bowls
On the plate: Flaked cod with soft carrot, zucchini, and ginger rice, served plain from the pot.
Make it a game: Make a little garden with the orange carrot and green zucchini. The cod can be the gentle cloud resting on top.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Rice, cod, and cooked vegetables make a gluten-free meal without soy, dairy, or legumes.
- Gluten-free: Rice and fresh ingredients keep wheat, barley, rye, and sauces out.
- Low-histamine: Freshly cooked cod, rice, zucchini, and carrot are flavored with fresh herbs and ginger.
- Kid (4–12): Mild ginger rice with soft vegetables and tender, flaked cod.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft rice and vegetables with finely flaked cod, ready to mash into a small bowl.
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