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Ca Kho To (Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot)

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8/10

Fish braised in caramel sauce in a clay pot — savory-sweet Vietnamese home cooking.

Fish Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Vietnamese caramel sauce (nuoc mau) is darker and less sweet than Western caramel; it adds color and depth.

Key Ingredients

catfish caramel sauce fish sauce garlic shallots black pepper chili

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