dinner · dairy-free · gluten-free
Cá kho tộ (clay pot caramelized fish)
Catfish steaks braised in a sticky caramel and fish sauce glaze with pepper and chilies.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains fish.
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Method
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1
Marinate fish with fish sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, shallots, garlic and pepper for 30 minutes.
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2
Cook 2 tbsp sugar with oil in a clay pot or small heavy pan to dark caramel.
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3
Lay in the fish and its marinade and cook 2 minutes per side.
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4
Add coconut water and chilies and simmer, basting, until the sauce is thick and dark and the fish flakes easily, 63°C (145°F), 25–30 minutes.
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5
Top with scallions and lots of pepper; serve with rice and canh chua.
