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Name: Authentic Ca Kho To (Vietnamese Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 5 lbs Catfish steaks or Cod fillets (cut into 2-inch chunks); 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons Water (for caramelizing); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 Shallot (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil; 1/3 cup Fish sauce (Nuoc Mam); 1/4 cup Water; 2 tablespoons Brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Chicken bouillon powder (optional, for umami); 2 stalks Green onions (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (for searing fish); 1 Chili pepper (sliced, optional for garnish)

Ca Kho

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Southern

Vietnamese braised fish in a clay pot with fish sauce and caramelized sugar.

fish

braised

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