Clay Pot Catfish

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2/3 lb fresh catfish fillet, cut in halves or thirds
• 1 green onion, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

Recipe

• 1 place the sugar in a 1-quart clay pot and add just enough water to barely wet it. place over moderate heat until the sugar starts to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• 2 stir once, then add the oil and garlic.
• 3 stir for 1 minute, then add the boiling water, fish sauce and catfish pieces.
• 4 turn the pieces so they're evenly coated with the sauce.
• 5 reduce the heat to a soft simmer. cover and cook for 5 m inutes, until the catfish is firm and almost done.
• 6 uncover, and continue to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
• 7 remove from heat and garnish with the onion, cilantro and pepper. serve right in the clay pot.
• 8 you do not need to use aclaypot, and iron pot will work too.