Ca Kho To (Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot)

Vietnamese recipe

Ca Kho To (Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot)

40 minMedium2 servings450 calGluten FreeDairy FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs firm white fish fillets (e.g., catfish, cod), cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 oz pork belly, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp caramel sauce (or 1 tbsp sugar caramelized)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Fresh red chilies, sliced (optional)

Contains: fish

How it starts

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a clay pot or saucepan over medium heat, then add sugar and cook until it melts and turns into a dark amber caramel.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots, sautéing until fragrant for about one minute.

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