Cooking fish in the microwave is easier than ever with Anyday Cookware. We tested it out with this traditional Chinese recipe for dinner - Microwave Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce 豉汁蒸黑魚微波爐. This Cook Anyday classic Cantonese dish is simple, delicate, fragrant and takes only 8 minutes to cook in the microwave!
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Anyday Microwave Cookware Review
I'm a sucker for new kitchen appliances and gadgets. I bought into the Instant Pot and Air Fryer hype. They've even earned permanent real estate on my kitchen countertop.
David Chang's Anyday dishes are:
- Made with frosted borosilicate glass
- Microwave-safe stainless steel
- Ability to withstand large temperature fluctuations
- Dishwasher-safe
We got the Anyday large deep dish and large swallow dish. They are great for cooking meals for 2-4 people.
I also love that the Anyday dishes can cook and store leftover food conveniently in the same container. There is no need to wash another plate or bowl! The glass containers have a silicone gasket that keeps moisture and prevents splatters. The knob on the lid can be pulled out for steam to escape and pushed in to keep fresh!
How To Microwave Fish Cooking Tips 101
This classic Cantonese dish in the microwave brings out the fragrance and delicate natural flavour of black cod without steamers and water baths.
Make a quick and easy Chinese recipe using black bean sauce in the microwave with simple ingredients.
Season and marinate the black cod with ground white pepper, Shaoxing Wine, ginger and scallion ahead of time to get rid of the fishy taste in the fish.
Cook in the microwave at Power Level 4 (low power if you can adjust the microwave) 8-9 minutes, at 1000 wattage.
Microwave the fish in the Anyday dish until it becomes opaque and flakes easily.
Black Cod is a very forgiving fish to cook. It is hard to overcook it and will almost come out perfect!
Cook Anyday rice in the microwave and serve it together! Be sure to spoon extra sauce over the fish and the rice!
What is Black Bean Sauce?
Black bean sauce is predominately used in Chinese Cantonese and Sichuan recipes paired with intense flavours like garlic and chilli. Black bean sauce is made from fermented black soybeans - it is the same molding process used in miso and soy sauce. You can find fermented black beans, douchi in most Asian supermarkets, or you can buy them online.
If you never had black bean sauce, the taste is sharp and pungent. It is very salty but with a hint of sweetness. It is important to use black bean sauce sparingly. A little black bean sauce adds a powerful punch of umami!
You can make your own Black Bean paste in 10 minutes, or you can buy them ready-made. My favourite black bean sauces are Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce, Lee Kum Kee Black GuiZhou Style Black Bean Chilli Sauce and Laoganma Chili in Oil with Black Beans.
How To Make Black Bean Sauce in 10 Minutes?
Add fermented black beans and cover with water to soak for one hour in a medium bowl. Rinse and drain well.
Mash or rough chop the black soybeans to create texture. I like my black bean sauce with some whole and minced black beans to enjoy all the umami flavours.
Prepare minced garlic, garlic and finely chopped green onions.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan and add garlic and ginger. Simmer for a minute.
Once fragrant, add in finely chopped green onions and simmer for another minute.
Add fermented black beans and cook for another minute.
Mix cornstarch with water, and add to saucepan to thicken the black bean sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by half or to desired consistency.
Remove from pan and let cool.
Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid for up to one week in the refrigerator.
Black Cod Nutritional Benefits
You may wonder if black cod is the same as Sablefish. Black Cod and Sablefish are the same and commonly prized for their rich, buttery flavour and delicate, flaky texture. I love how buttery it is.
Black Cod is rich in heart-healthy fats, Omega 3. iron, calcium, copper, etc.
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Microwave Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce 蒸黑魚微波爐
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Chinese
Description
Cooking fish in the microwave is easier than ever with Anyday Cookware. We tested it out with this traditional Chinese recipe for dinner - Microwave Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce 豉汁蒸黑魚微波爐. This Cook Anyday classic Cantonese dish is simple, delicate, fragrant and takes only 8 minutes to cook in the microwave!
Ingredients
- 1.5-2.0 lbs black cod, 4 filets approximately 4 oz each
- 3 tsp ground white pepper
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2-inch knob of ginger, peeled, julienned
- 4-6 scallions, half julienned, half into 2" pieces with green and white parts separated
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp black bean sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and clean black cod. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Marinate the black cod by rubbing ground white pepper all over on both sides. Add ginger and scallions on both the bottom and on top. Cover black cod and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Place some ginger and green onions in the Anyday The Large Shallow Dish.
- Place the fish skin-side up in the Anyday dish. Add more ginger, green onions, black bean sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave at Power Level 4 (low power) for 8-10 minutes, or until fish is just cooked through.
- Let it rest for 2 minutes with the lid to gently continue steaming.
- Remove the Anyday lid and garnish with finely chopped green onions.
- Serve and enjoy with white jasmine rice.
- Be sure to spoon extra sauce over the fish and the rice!
Notes
My favourite black bean sauces are Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce, Lee Kum Kee Black GuiZhou Style Black Bean Chilli Sauce and Laoganma Chili in Oil with Black Beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 oz
- Calories: 51
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 31.4 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chinese, Steam, Fish, Black Cod, Microwave, Black Bean Sauce, Anyday Cookware
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Jen says
sharing this to my chinese friends, they like light cooking in our pantry area and this will be very useful plus the recipe is easy.
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Nancy says
oh yes please!! your Chinese friends would love you! Thank you so much Jen!
Deb says
Who knew 10-minute fish could be this tasty!
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Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
Microwave cooking has come a long way. You fish looks so flavorful! Hard to believe it only took 8 minutes to cook!
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Brittany F says
This black cod dish is rich with flavor and I absolutely loved it! The black bean sauce is quick and easy to make.
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Thank you for sharing
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Bobbie says
I would never think to cook fish in the microwave. This looks so easy!
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Sam says
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connie says
I can imagine the sauce is delish!
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Amanda says
this sauce is an absolute hit! so good!
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Gina Abernathy says
This looks fantastic! It's great to have a microwave version! I'll have to try this soon!
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Alex says
Such a useful post - a new way of cooking fish for me, but I love the simplicity!
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Megan Ellam says
Everything you create Nancy always looks so amazing. Thanks for all the inspiration and great recipes.
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Dennis Littley says
I love cod and your recipe was a delicious and different way to prepare one of my favorite fish, thank you!
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Julie says
I have no doubt that this dish is fantastic! I cannot wait to make it because all of your dishes are so amazing!! All the flavors I love so much!
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Jen says
I have a friend who cooks in the office pantry so I have to share this with her, very nice recipe
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OH your friend would lOVE these dishes!
Marcellina says
Cooking fish in the microwave is something I've never tried. Thanks for all the tips and a great recipe!
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Linda says
Delicious and need to try this microwaveable version!
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Addie says
So easy and delicious!
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Gabriela Herrera says
I had never tried black bean sauce COD but this recipe was amazing for dinner today.
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Andrea White says
So easy and also very simple. Awesome!
Giangi Townsend says
I love codfish and I love black bean sauce and never taught putting them together. What a wonderful recipe and love that you can have it done in less than 10 minutes. Perfect for a busy school night
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Alexandra says
This is such a great way of preparing fish!
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Jeannie says
Interesting idea to cook fish in the microwave, your cookware is amazing.
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Ramona says
Black cod is my favourite and this is a delish recipe!
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Rob says
Great recipe for one of my favorite dishes!
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