Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce (Ca Kho To)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 0

Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce recipe with red snapper fillets and a sweet-and-salty caramel sauce

Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce (Ca Kho To)

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 lbs catfish or 1 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets , cut up into about 4 inch pieces
	1/3 cup white sugar
	1/4 cup fish sauce ( preferably Three Crabs Brand )
	4 shallots , thinly sliced
	1 tablespoon chopped fresh chili pepper
	2 slices ginger , julienned
	ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

24g

Fat

Ca Kho To, also known as Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce, is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is often home-cooked and enjoyed with rice. Red snapper fillets or catfish are cut into pieces and simmered in a sweet-and-salty caramel sauce, made with fish sauce and sugar. The dish is then garnished with shallots, chili pepper, and ginger, which add a nice texture and flavor to the fish. This recipe is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that can be found in most grocery stores. It is a great dish for those who enjoy fish and sweet-and-salty flavors.

Instructions

1.	Heat sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Swirl pan occasionally until sugar melts and turns into amber color.
2.	Add fish sauce. The sugar will harden and bubble. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
3.	In a medium-size clay pot or deep-pot, add fish, shallots, chili pepper, ginger and black pepper.
4.	Pour sugar and fish sauce caramel over the fish and add enough water to just barely cover the fish.
5.	Bring to a boil; lower heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked and the sauce is slightly thickened. Occasionally spoon the sauce over the fish.

PROS

The sweet-and-salty caramel sauce gives the dish a unique flavor.

It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients.

CONS

Fish can be pricey and not everyone may like the texture or taste.

The dish may be too salty for some people due to the fish sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fish is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as vitamin D, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids.
The ginger in this recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in the body.