Green Tea Poached Fish
Green Tea Poached Fish is a delicate and aromatic dish where tender fish fillets are gently cooked in a broth infused with high-quality green tea leaves, often combined with subtle aromatics like ginger, scallions, and a splash of rice wine. Originating from Chinese cuisine, particularly regions known for tea production like Zhejiang, it showcases a refined cooking technique that highlights the fish's natural flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the fish while being very low in carbohydrates and fat, especially if prepared with minimal added oil. It provides lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids (depending on the fish type), and antioxidants from the green tea, with a rough calorie count of 150-250 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
Per 1 serving (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects the Chinese philosophy of using tea not just as a beverage but as a culinary ingredient to enhance and purify flavors. Nutritionally, the green tea infusion adds beneficial catechins and L-theanine, which may aid in relaxation and provide antioxidant benefits without adding calories.
