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Cá kho – Caramelized Fish

4 SERVINGS
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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 fish steaks
  • 4 shallots
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 8 slices of ginger or galangal
  • 4 lime leaves or 1 stalk of lemongrass
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • sugar
  • handful of dill for garnish
  • jasmine rice
  • 1/2 chili pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1
    Rinse the fish with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Clean the shallots, halve them, and chop finely. Peel the ginger and slice it.
  • 2
    In a larger pan or shallow pot, melt the sugar, which will take about 3-5 minutes. Let it slowly turn golden and dry, ensuring it doesn't brown too much or even blacken.
  • 3
    Place the fish in the pot, add the shallots, ginger or galangal, lime leaves, and chili. Add the fish sauce, caramelized sugar, pour in hot water, and cover with a lid. Cook on low heat for about 30 – 40 minutes until the water reduces to a creamy sauce.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with fresh dill or coriander.
  • 5
    Season with salt and serve with jasmine rice.
Marcela Vuong
Vietnamese specialties from Marcela Vuong's kitchen will transport you to the heart of Asia. Marcela runs a popular cooking school and will teach you how to make the best Vietnamese recipes.

INGREDIENTS