Traditional Vietnamese Caramelized Fish | Keto Cá Kho Tộ (Edit recipe)

This is classic Vietnamese comfort food right here! A delicious, caramelized, braised dish made with fish that is sweet, savory, and spicy! Serve with cauliflower (fried) rice or keto friendly rice.

5 minutes

30 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Show nutritional information

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	533
Fat:	20 g
Carbohydrates:	1 g
Protein:	81 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	1760 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Calculated per serving.

by Keto Asian Flavours

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 - 1.5 lb Catfish, cut into steaks, or basa steaks, fresh or frozen
2 Tbsp Avocado Oil, and/or pork fat, diced
6 cloves Garlic, minced
1 whole Onion, chopped
0.75 cups Allulose, adjust to taste
1 cup Water, plus more if needed
0.5 - 1 Tbsp distilled White Vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
2 - 3 Tbsp Wheat-free Tamari
2 Tbsp Fish Sauce, Red Boat
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 - 2 whole Thai Chili, whole or sliced, optional
1 tsp Ground Fresh Black Peppercorns
2 sprigs Green Onion (Scallion), chopped

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a bowl, sprinkle some sea salt onto the fish let sit for a couple of minutes. Rinse off the sea salt with water and set aside.
To a preheated claypot or a saucepan on medium heat, add in the avocado oil and/or pork fat. Then, add in the garlic and onions. Sauté for 1-2 until fragrant.
Add in the allulose and cook until dissolved and lightly brown.
Add in the water, vinegar, Tamari, fish sauce, sea salt and black pepper. Sauté lightly to combine the ingredients.
Add in the fish steaks and chilies if using. Increase the heat to high and bring everything to a boil.
Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, uncovered.
Turn the fish steaks over and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Add more water if needed and adjust seasonings to taste.
Garnish with the chopped green onion and cook for 1-2 more minutes. If desired, add more freshly ground black pepper.