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VietnameseNon-veg

Caramel Clay-Pot Fish

Fish glazed in dark caramel with pepper and fish sauce.

35 min3 servesmedium

Fish glazed in dark caramel with pepper and fish sauce. This Vietnamese fish is sized for 3 and comes together in about 35 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

340

kcal

30g

Protein

18g

Carbs

14g

Fat

fish

Ingredients

  • fish500 g
  • sugar4 tbsp
  • fish sauce3 tbsp
  • shallot2
  • garlic3 cloves
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Caramelise sugar to a deep amber, deglaze with water.

  2. 2

    Add shallot, garlic, fish sauce.

  3. 3

    Lay in fish; simmer 15 min, basting.

  4. 4

    Crack pepper over; serve with rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Caramel Clay-Pot Fish take to cook?
Total time is about 35 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Caramel Clay-Pot Fish vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are fish, sugar, fish sauce.