Vietnamese caramelized fi

 

Sure! Here's a fun version of the Vietnamese Caramelized Fish (Cá Kho) recipe with some emojis:

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Vietnamese Caramelized Fish (Cá Kho) Recipe 🐟🍛

Ingredients:

• 🐟 500g catfish (or any firm fish), cut into chunks
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, whole or crushed
• 🧅 2–3 shallots, sliced
• 🌶️ 1 chili (optional)
• 🥄 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 🍬 1–2 tbsp sugar (palm sugar preferred)
• 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 🛢️ 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 🥥 1/2 cup coconut water (or plain water)
• 🌿 Scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces)

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Instructions:

1. Make the Caramel 🍯
   Heat 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tbsp oil in a pot until golden brown (don’t burn it!).

2. Add Aromatics 🌰
   Toss in garlic and shallots. Sauté until fragrant.

3. Add Fish 🐟
   Gently lay the fish into the pot. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, pepper, and chili.

4. Simmer 🔥
   Pour in coconut water. Let it boil, then simmer on low for 30–45 minutes until thick and rich.

5. Finish with Scallions 🌿
   Add scallions in the last 5 minutes.

6. Serve & Enjoy 🍚
   Best with steamed rice!

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Want a spicy version or a vegetarian twist?