Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Catfish Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 400g catfish steaks
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp brown sugar
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- • 1 thumb of ginger, julienned
- • 1/2 cup coconut water
- • 1 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the catfish into thick steaks and pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Melt the brown sugar in a heavy pot over medium heat until deep amber.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the shallots, ginger, fish sauce, and pepper, then pour in the coconut water.
4
Phase 4
Add the catfish, cover, and braise over low heat for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Uncover and reduce the sauce until it clings to the fish.
6
Phase 6
Transfer to a small clay pot and serve with steamed rice.