How To Make Ca Kho To Clay Pot Braised Catfish-Vietnamese Food Recipes

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more economical.

coconut water

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Broth adds flavor without added sugars.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel with less sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Homemade caramel can control sweetness.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor without fish.

Heat olive oil in a clay pot over low heat.

Add chopped garlic and shallot, sauté until fragrant.

Stir in sweet soy sauce and cook for 1 minute until bubbling.

Add catfish pieces gently, coating them in the sauce.

Pour in coconut juice and fish sauce, stirring carefully.

Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Uncover and increase heat to reduce sauce, about 5-10 minutes.

Season with crushed peppercorns and garnish with sliced green onion and Thai chilies before serving.

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