Cá kho – caramelized fish

Name: Cá kho – caramelized fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Vietnamská kuchyně
Ingredients: 4 fish steaks; 4 shallots; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 8 slices ginger or galangal; 4 lime leaves or 1 stalk lemongrass; pinch of salt; pinch of pepper; sugar; handful of dill for garnish; jasmine rice; 1/2 chili pepper

4 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

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

INSTRUCTIONS

1
Wash 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 large pan or a shallow pot, melt the sugar; this will take about 3-5 minutes. Let it caramelize slowly and nicely until golden, making sure it doesn't brown too much or even blacken.
3
Place the fish in the pot, add the shallot, ginger or galangal, lime leaves, and chili. Add fish sauce, caramelized sugar, pour in hot water, and cover with a lid. Cook over low heat for about 30 – 40 minutes until the water reduces into a creamy sauce.
4
Sprinkle with fresh dill or cilantro.
5
Season with salt and serve with jasmine rice.

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