Soothing Ginger Cod & Soft Rice Bowl
A mild, soft-textured cod and rice bowl designed for GLP-1 users with nausea, using gentle ginger and low-fat fish to ease digestion. Small, protein-rich portions help you meet nutrition needs even when your appetite is low.
Ingredients
- 220 g cod fillet, skinless — cut into large chunks
- 220 g cooked white rice — slightly warm, soft
- 350 ml low sodium chicken broth — room temperature
- 8 g fresh ginger — very finely grated
- 60 g carrot — very finely grated
- 60 g egg white — lightly beaten
- 10 g spring onion green tops — very thinly sliced optional
- 1 g salt — fine optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the chicken broth, grated ginger and grated carrot; bring to a very gentle simmer over low-medium heat so the aroma stays mild.
- Add the cod chunks to the simmering broth and poach for 6–8 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily; keep the heat low to avoid strong smells.
- Reduce the heat to low and gently stir in the cooked white rice, breaking up any clumps so it becomes soft and soupy; simmer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is very tender.
- While stirring slowly in one direction, drizzle in the beaten egg white to create soft strands through the broth; cook for 1–2 minutes until the egg white is fully set.
- Taste and add a small pinch of salt only if needed; keep seasoning very light to avoid irritating nausea.
- Ladle into two small bowls and top with a few slices of spring onion greens if tolerated, or leave plain for the most neutral flavor and aroma.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your nausea is strong, let the bowl cool to lukewarm before eating, as very hot food and steam can worsen symptoms for GLP-1 users.
You can mash the cod and rice further with a spoon in the bowl to create an even softer, almost porridge-like texture that is easier to tolerate on a sensitive stomach.
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