HOW TO MAKE VIETNAMESE CANH CHUA CÁ KHO | HOT&SOUR SOUP AND CARAMELIZED CATFISH | SKPHAMS 29

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chicken is often more affordable than fish.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt can provide seasoning at a lower cost.

Boil water and rinse catfish with salt to clean.

Prepare ingredients: chop 1 onion and cilantro.

In a bowl, mix 5 tablespoons of sugar with water to create a caramel sauce.

Add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce to the caramel mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of MSG to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the mixture.

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan until hot.

Add the catfish to the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides.

Pour the caramel sauce over the catfish in the pan.

Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

Check the catfish to ensure it is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

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