Vietnamese Claypot Catfish

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    317 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vietnamese

Vietnamese Claypot Catfish

You'll need Asian fish sauce for this recipe, but it is easily available in large supermarkets, and, obviously, in Asian markets. In a pinch you can substitute Worcestershire, but it's really not the same. I also call for lard, which really makes a difference in flavor; you can use oil if you must. Serve this with plain white rice and a beer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds catfish steaks
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 3 garlic cloves, slivered
  • 3 scallions, cut into 1 inch lengths
  • 1-2 hot chiles, such as Thai or serrano
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Instructions

  1. Mix the brown sugar, black pepper, molasses and fish sauce and coat the fish in it. Let this stand for 15-30 minutes.
  2. In a pot just large enough to contain the fish, heat the lard over high heat and saute the garlic, chile and scallions for 1-2 minutes. Do not let them brown.
  3. Add the catfish and all the marinade. Mix well, turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Pour in enough water to almost cover the catfish, then turn the heat to medium-high. Cook this uncovered until the sauce reduces by half, about 10-15 minutes. Be sure to turn over the fish a couple times so both sides get coated by the sauce.
  5. Turn out the fish into a bowl, and serve with white rice. Have a bowl on the table for everyone's fish bones.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 147mg (49%) Sodium 861mg (36%) Potassium 1054mg (30%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 861mg 36%
Potassium 1054mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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