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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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Mix the brown sugar, black pepper, molasses and fish sauce and coat the fish in it. Let this stand for 15-30 minutes.
- 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.
- Add the catfish and all the marinade. Mix well, turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 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.
- Turn out the fish into a bowl, and serve with white rice. Have a bowl on the table for everyone's fish bones.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.