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Steamed Fish with Mashed Potatoes

Flaky steamed white fish served alongside creamy mashed potatoes — a mild, low-spice meal that's gentle on a healing stomach.

Ingredients

  • For the Steamed Fish:
  • 2 small fillets of white fish tilapia, cod, or sole – skinless, boneless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger optional, soothing
  • A pinch of salt optional
  • 2 slices of lemon optional, for steaming – skip if sensitive to acidity
  • For the Mashed Potatoes:
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or low-fat dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter if tolerated
  • A pinch of salt optional

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a pot with water and a pinch of salt (if using). Boil for 15–20 minutes until soft.
  2. Drain and mash with almond/low-fat milk and olive oil/butter until creamy. Set aside.
  3. Place fish fillets on a steaming tray. Season lightly with ginger and salt. Add lemon slices if tolerated.
  4. Steam for 10–12 minutes until fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve steamed fish alongside mashed potatoes for a gentle, nourishing meal.