Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish with Dill & Crispy Shallots

Name: Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish with Dill & Crispy Shallots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs catfish fillets; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp palm sugar; 6 cloves garlic cloves; 4 whole shallots; 1 tbsp ginger; 1 cup coconut water; 1 cup fresh dill; 3 stalks scallions; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 whole bird's eye chili; 0.5 tsp black pepper

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Global Cuisine

A stunning rendition of Cá Kho Tộ—tender catfish braised in a deeply caramelized fish sauce and palm sugar glaze with fresh dill and crispy fried shallots. This aromatic, umami-rich dish balances sweet, salty, and savory notes with a silky sauce perfect for spooning over jasmine rice.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs catfish fillets
3 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp palm sugar
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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