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Cá kho tộ (caramelised fish in a clay pot)
A southern Vietnamese family dish: catfish cooked dark in a clay pot with caramel and fish sauce. Sweet-salty and peppery, eaten with plenty of rice.
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- Toss the fish with the fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, half the garlic and shallot, and the pepper, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a clay pot or a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the remaining sugar with 2 tbsp water over medium heat into a dark amber caramel.
- Add the oil and the remaining shallot and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the fish slices in one layer, and pour in the marinade and the coconut water.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat for 25-30 minutes, turning the fish carefully once, until the liquid cooks down into a thick, dark syrup.
- Sprinkle with spring onion, chilli and plenty of pepper, and serve with rice.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Don't let the caramel burn: as soon as it's dark amber, add the oil.
- No clay pot? A small, heavy-bottomed pot works just as well.
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