Sandy Daza cooks Vietnamese dishes for Christmas | Caza Daza

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative rich in protein.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice maintains acidity and brightness.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sugar and cook until it caramelizes to a golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and shallots, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add fish fillets to the pot, gently coating them in the caramel sauce.

Pour in fish sauce, water, and cooking wine, stirring to combine.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Add lime juice and stir to incorporate.

Garnish with chopped green onions and chili before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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