Mild Cod Fish Tacos with Soft Cabbage
Tender, gently poached cod tucks into warm corn tortillas with soft cabbage and fresh herbs. These mild tacos are simple to build and easy to enjoy.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 16 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g cod fillets, boneless
- 8 certified gluten-free corn tortillas
- 250 g green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 10 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Warm cabbage with water until soft and just wilted.4 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share of tender cabbage and herbs.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Poach cod in a covered skillet until opaque and flaky.10 min timer
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Flake fish and serve in tortillas with cabbage and herbs.
Kids’ plate: Cod fish tacos
On the plate: Soft cod flakes, warm corn tortilla pieces and tender cabbage with fresh herbs.
Make it a game: Build a little taco boat for the fish, with cabbage as its soft green sea. Add each piece at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 2, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Cod, corn tortillas, cabbage and olive oil, with no soy or seaweed.
- Low-histamine: Fresh cod, cabbage and herbs, without citrus, vinegar or fermented sauces.
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free corn tortillas, with no wheat, barley, rye or malt.
- Anti-inflammatory: Cod, cabbage, olive oil and fresh herbs, with no added sugar or processed meat.
- Pregnant: Cod is a low-mercury fish; the dish has no alcohol, raw ingredients or unpasteurised foods.
- Toddler (1–3): Tender cabbage, carefully flaked cod and small, soft tortilla pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild cod flakes, soft cabbage and warm corn tortillas keep the tacos simple.
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