Ca Kho To

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs catfish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
• •3 tablespoons fish sauce
• •2 tablespoons sugar
• •6 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 red chilies, sliced
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •1 cup water
• •4 shallots, thinly sliced
• •1 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sliced chilies, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. 2Add sugar and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until it caramelizes to a golden brown color.
3. 3Add catfish pieces and stir gently to coat with the caramelized mixture for 2 minutes.
4. 4Pour in fish sauce and water, then add shallots and black pepper, stirring gently to combine.
5. 5Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the catfish is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. 6Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce if needed.
7. 7Garnish with scallions and serve hot directly in the clay pot with steamed rice.

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