Vietnames Braised Catfish - Cá Kho

Quick Summary: A savory and caramelized Vietnamese dish featuring catfish filets braised in a flavorful sauce of fish sauce, soy sauce, and aromatics.
Source: Traditional

>> servings: 2
@catfish filets{450%g}
@kosher salt{}
@oil{30%g}
@garlic{5%cloves}
@yellow onion{75%g}
@salt{5%g}
@fish sauce{22%g}
@thick soy sauce{5%g}
@water{120%g}
@coconut juice or soda{}
@chile{1}
@black pepper{}
@green onion{10%g}
@red chile{1}
 
Generously salt the @catfish filets{} and rinse under water to clean. Set aside to dry.
 
Heat @oil{} in a #pan over medium heat. Sauté @garlic{} until lightly browned.
 
Add sliced @yellow onion{}, then layer in the @catfish filets{} evenly.
 
Add @salt{}, @fish sauce{}, @thick soy sauce{}, @water{}, and @coconut juice or soda{}. Add optional @chile{}. Bring to a boil on high heat.
 
Taste and adjust seasoning. Reduce to a simmer for ~{20%minutes}.
 
Gently flip the filets and simmer for another ~{10%minutes} with the #lid{} partially covered. Spoon sauce over the fish occasionally.
 
Add chopped @green onion{} during the last 2 minutes to wilt.
 
Top with sliced @red chile{} and freshly ground @black pepper{} before serving.