Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.
Melt the sugar in a pot until deep amber, then stir in fish sauce, shallots, and garlic.
Add the catfish and 1/2 cup water; simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Cook until the glaze clings to the fish.
Serve the caramel catfish over the noodles with the pickles.
Scatter the chili, mint, and coriander, and spoon nuoc cham on top.