Ca Kho To (vietnamese Caramelized Fish)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup water, boiling
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2/3 lb fresh catfish fillet, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 scallion, cut into thin rings
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem, and leaves coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 place the oil and sugar in a 1-quart clay pot or dutch oven and heat over moderate heat.
• 2 when the mixture begins to turn light yellow, add the garlic and stir until it turns dark golden (but not black), about 3 to 4 minutes. add the water and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
• 3 add the catfish and turn the pieces so they are evenly coated. simmer until the fish is done and the sauce is thickened, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• 4 remove the clay pot from the heat and garnish with scallions, cilantro, and black pepper. serve immediately from the clay pot.