Poached Cod in Five-Spice Broth with Baby Bok Choy and Udon

I had flagged this recipe in my cookbook awhile back and finally got around to making it.  It was really tasty and quick to prepare and cook.  It took a couple bites/sips to adjust to the flavor of the broth, but the more I ate it, the more I liked it.  The fish was perfectly cooked and absorbed the flavor of the broth nicely.

Poached Cod in Five-Spice Broth
Recipe from One Pan, Two Plates cookbook
Serves 2

Ingredients:
2 (6oz) black cod fillets (regular cod works just fine)
salt and pepper
1&3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 heads baby bok choy, stems chopped and leaves torn
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
3 oz udon noodles
1 green onion, white and green parts thinly sliced on diagonal
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions:
Pat the fillets dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.  Set aside

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and five spice powder.  Set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.  When the oil shimmers, add the boy choy stems, carrot, and ginger, and saute about 2 minutes.  Add the broth mixture and bring to a simmer.  Add the noodles and let the mixture return to a simmer.  Stir the noodles a little to prevent them from sticking.  Top the noodles with the fish, boy choy leaves, and green onions.  Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the fish and noodles are tender and cooked, about 4-5 minutes.

Divide the mixture between two shallow bowls and ladle the broth and vegetables over.  Garnish with the cilantro and sesame seeds.