Vietnamese

A quintessential Vietnamese comfort dish, Cá Rô Kho Khế features tender pieces of snakehead fish braised in a savory, slightly sweet, and tangy sauce made with fish sauce, caramel sauce, and the unique sourness of starfruit. It's a staple in home-cooked Vietnamese meals.

Snakehead fish fillets · Unripe starfruit · Fish sauce · Caramel sauce (nuoc mau)

A simplified version of the classic, this recipe uses pre-minced ingredients and a quicker marination time for a delicious grilled fish with chili salt flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Threadfin fish (Cá chim) · Lemongrass paste · Minced garlic · Red chili flakes

A classic Vietnamese dish featuring threadfin fish marinated and grilled with a spicy and savory chili salt mixture. The fish is tender and flaky with a slightly charred exterior, infused with the aromatic flavors of chili, garlic, and lemongrass.

Threadfin fish (Cá chim) · Lemongrass · Garlic · Bird's eye chilies

A traditional Vietnamese dish featuring a whole sea bass delicately steamed with a savory soy sauce-based marinade, infused with aromatics like ginger and scallions, resulting in tender, flaky fish with a rich umami flavor.

Whole Sea Bass · Ginger · Scallions · Soy Sauce

A classic Vietnamese-style honey-glazed salmon, marinated and baked to perfection with a sweet and savory glaze. This recipe focuses on authentic flavors and traditional preparation.

Salmon fillet · Honey · Soy sauce · Garlic

A richer, more intense version of Cá Basa Kho Tiêu, traditionally cooked in a clay pot (tộ) for a deeper flavor infusion. This variation often includes a touch of chili for a subtle heat.

Basa fillets · Fish sauce · Sugar · Water

A simplified and quicker version of the classic Vietnamese braised catfish, perfect for weeknights. Uses pre-ground pepper and slightly adjusted ratios for faster cooking.

Basa fillets · Fish sauce · Sugar · Water

A classic Vietnamese comfort dish featuring tender basa fish fillets braised in a savory, slightly sweet, and peppery sauce. This recipe emphasizes the traditional method with caramelized fish sauce and fresh black pepper.

Basa fillets · Fish sauce · Sugar · Water

A flavorful variation that emphasizes the aromatic essence of lemongrass. Finely chopped lemongrass is incorporated directly into the chili-salt marinade, infusing the grilled catfish with a bright, citrusy, and herbaceous note alongside the classic spice.

Cá kèo (small catfish) · Chili peppers (bird's eye) · Garlic · Lemongrass

A simplified version of the classic, this recipe uses pre-minced chili and garlic for a faster preparation. It retains the core spicy and savory flavors of the original, making it ideal for a weeknight meal.

Cá kèo (small catfish) · Pre-minced chili garlic paste · Salt · Sugar

A classic Vietnamese dish featuring small, tender catfish marinated in a potent chili-salt mixture and grilled to perfection. The fish is succulent with a slightly crispy exterior, infused with the spicy, savory flavors of chili, garlic, and salt.

Cá kèo (small catfish) · Chili peppers (bird's eye) · Garlic · Salt

A flavorful variation that replaces Vietnamese coriander with fresh green peppercorns for a different kind of aromatic spice. This dish offers a bright, pungent kick from the peppercorns, complementing the rich braised catfish.

Cá kèo (small catfish) · Fresh green peppercorns · Fish sauce · Sugar

A simplified version of the classic dish, designed for speed without sacrificing too much flavor. Uses pre-minced garlic and shallots and a slightly quicker braising time.

Cá kèo (small catfish), cut into pieces · Rau răm (Vietnamese coriander), chopped · Fish sauce · Sugar

A classic Vietnamese comfort dish featuring small catfish (cá kèo) braised in a savory, slightly sweet, and peppery sauce, infused with the pungent aroma of Vietnamese coriander (rau răm). This recipe emphasizes traditional flavors and techniques.

Cá kèo (small catfish) · Rau răm (Vietnamese coriander) · Fish sauce · Sugar

A fragrant variation of Cá Lóc Kho Tộ, featuring the bright, pungent aroma and subtle heat of fresh green peppercorns, adding a distinct regional twist to the classic braised catfish.

Snakehead fish (Cá lóc) · Fish sauce · Sugar · Shallots

A simplified and faster version of the traditional Cá Lóc Kho Tộ, using pre-marinated fish or quicker caramelization techniques to achieve a similar savory and sweet flavor profile in less time.

Snakehead fish (Cá lóc) fillets · Pre-made caramel sauce (Nuoc Mau) · Fish sauce · Garlic powder

A classic Vietnamese comfort dish featuring tender catfish fillets braised in a savory and slightly sweet caramel sauce, infused with the aroma of fish sauce and black pepper, traditionally cooked and served in a small clay pot.

Snakehead fish (Cá lóc) · Fish sauce · Sugar · Shallots

A simplified and quicker variation of Cá Lóc Nướng Trui, ideal for home cooking. The fish is marinated briefly and grilled, then served with a zesty lime and chili dipping sauce, omitting the traditional straw grilling method for convenience.

Whole snakehead fish (Cá lóc) · Garlic · Chilies (red or green) · Lime juice

A slightly adapted version of the classic, focusing on the interactive experience of wrapping the smoky grilled fish with fresh herbs and vegetables in rice paper. This version emphasizes the accompaniments for a more complete meal.

Whole snakehead fish (Cá lóc) · Lemongrass stalks · Salt · Black pepper

A classic Vietnamese dish where whole snakehead fish is grilled over an open flame, traditionally with straw, until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender and smoky. Served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce.

Whole snakehead fish (Cá lóc) · Lemongrass stalks · Salt · Black pepper