Savory Vietnamese Clay Pot Fish with Caramel Sauce

Name: Savory Vietnamese Clay Pot Fish with Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White-fleshed fish; Fish sauce; Sugar; Black pepper; Sugar; Water; Vegetable oil; Garlic, minced; Onion, finely chopped; Coconut water; Fish sauce; Soy sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; Scallions, thinly sliced; Fresh cilantro, chopped

A delectable Vietnamese dish with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors

Experience the authentic taste of Vietnam with this clay pot fish in caramel sauce, a traditional dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

White-fleshed fish

1 ½ lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Black pepper

½ teaspoon

For the Caramel Sauce

Sugar

3 tablespoons

Water

2 tablespoons

For the Dish

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic, minced

2 cloves

Onion, finely chopped

1 small

Coconut water

1 cup

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Freshly ground black pepper

To taste

Optional Garnish

Scallions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons

Fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Marinating the Fish

Combine Marinade Ingredients

Combine the fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl.

Coat Fish Pieces

Add fish pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Marinate Refrigerated

Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Caramel Sauce

Combine Sugar and Water

In a small pot, combine sugar and water over medium heat.

Cook Until Amber

Cook until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color.

Do not stir while making caramel as it may crystallize. Pro Tip: Lightly swirl the pot to ensure even caramelization.

Remove and Set Aside

Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking Process

Sauté Aromatics

Heat vegetable oil in a clay pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.

Add Fish

Place the marinated fish pieces in the pot, pouring in any remaining marinade. Carefully turn the fish to lightly brown it.

Simmer Fish

Pour in caramel sauce, coconut water, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until the fish is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.

Plating & Serving