Ca Kho To (Caramelized Fish)
Cá kho tộ
Fish steaks simmered in a sweet, peppery caramel sauce until glossy.
Serves 4
Prep 10 min
Cook 30 min
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb catfish or salmon steaks
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 cup coconut water or water
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Steps
Step 1. Cook the sugar and water in a clay pot or heavy pan until it turns deep amber, about 5 minutes.
Step 2. Add the garlic and shallots for 30 seconds. Carefully add the fish sauce and coconut water.
Step 3. Lay in the fish and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Step 4. Uncover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the fish flakes easily. Add the pepper, chilies, and green onions. Serve with rice.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Vietnamese recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Vietnamese dishes. Fish sauce, rice noodles, rice paper, and fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil are sold at Asian grocery stores. Vietnamese cooking balances sweet, salty, sour, and spicy, so taste your sauces and adjust.