Cá Basa Kho Tiêu (Vietnamese Braised Catfish with Black Pepper)
Món truyền thống · Vietnamese
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.
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Nguyên liệu
- Basa fillets600g
- Fish sauce4 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Water1/2 cup
- Shallots2 medium, minced
- Garlic3 cloves, minced
- Black peppercorns1 tsp, freshly cracked
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Scallions2, chopped for garnish
- Cilantrosmall bunch, for garnish
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Các bước
- 1
Cut basa fillets into 2-inch pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, sugar, and water to create the braising liquid.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add minced shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- 4
Add the basa pieces to the pot and sear lightly on both sides until they begin to turn golden.
- 5
Pour the prepared braising liquid over the fish. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and caramelized.
- 7
Stir in the freshly cracked black pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 8
Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.
