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Ca Kho To
A Vietnamese caramelised clay pot fish dish, with catfish braised in a caramel, fish sauce and chilli glaze until deeply savoury.
Total time
30 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Vietnamese
gluten-free
Ingredients
600gcatfish or firm white fish, sliced
3 tbspsugar
3 tbspfish sauce
3 clovesgarlic, minced
2shallots, sliced
1red chilli, sliced
2 tbspvegetable oil
spring onionsto garnish
Instructions
1
Caramelise sugar in a clay pot or saucepan until deep amber.
2
Carefully add fish sauce — it will bubble dramatically.
3
Add garlic, shallot and chilli.
4
Add fish pieces, turning gently to coat in caramel.
5
Simmer on very low heat 15–20 minutes, turning once.
6
Scatter spring onions. Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
113
Protein
1g
Fat
6.8g
Carbs
12.8g
Fiber
0.5g
Sodium
873mg
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