Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce (Ca Kho To) Recipe

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Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce (Ca Kho To)
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Directions:

  1. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, cook the sugar over low to medium heat, swirling the pan constantly, until brown and caramelized.
  2. Remove pan from heat and stir the fish sauce into the caramel.
  3. It will smoke slightly.
  4. Return the pan to low heat and gently boil for about couple minutes while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Stir in the shallots, chili and ginger.
  6. Add the fish in the caramel sauce and sprinkle with black pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
  9. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, turning the fish occasionally and carefully.
  10. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 514.8 Kcal (2155 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.12g 34%
Cholesterol 120.74mg 40%
Sodium 1901.81mg 79%
Potassium 1005.95mg 21%
Total Carbs 43.23g 14%
Sugars 19.3g 77%
Dietary Fiber 5.05g 20%
Protein 34.86g 70%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 123.7mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.95 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.13g 34%
Cholesterol 38.92mg 40%
Sodium 613.05mg 79%
Potassium 324.27mg 21%
Total Carbs 13.93g 14%
Sugars 6.22g 77%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 20%
Protein 11.24g 70%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 18%
Iron 1mg 17%
Calcium 39.9mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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