Authentic home cooking from Vietnam, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Cá Nhám Đốm Kho Tộ

Vietnamese Braised Catshark in Clay Pot (Cá Nhám Đốm Kho Tộ)

Name: Vietnamese Braised Catshark in Clay Pot (Cá Nhám Đốm Kho Tộ)
Total time: 4800 s
Yield: Serves 3-4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz small-spotted catshark, skinned (about 400 grams); 2 scallions; 1 teaspoon coconut caramel sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon MSG; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 Thai chili pepper; 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Dory @Marie007

Viet Nam

Small-spotted catshark is a lean fish, with only 105 calories and 1g of fat per 100g! It's rich in vitamin A and a good source of protein, making it a healthy choice. When braised in a clay pot, the fish absorbs the seasonings well and is delicious compared to other white-fleshed sea fish.

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Ingredients

Marinate 1 hour, cook 20 minutes

Serves 3-4 servings

14 ozsmall-spotted catshark, skinned (about 400 grams)
2scallions
1 teaspooncoconut caramel sauce
2 tablespoonsfish sauce
1 tablespoonbrown sugar
1/2 teaspoonMSG
1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
1Thai chili pepper
1/2 tablespoonvegetable oil

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Steps

Marinate 1 hour, cook 20 minutes

1

Clean and skin the catshark, then cut into 3/4-inch thick pieces. Place in a pot with the white parts of the scallions (cut lengthwise) and all seasonings except the oil and chili. Mix well to coat, then refrigerate to marinate for 1-2 hours.
2

Place the pot on the stove. Drizzle the oil over the fish and add 1/2 cup boiling water. Simmer over medium heat, gently turning the fish once to cook evenly. Continue braising until the sauce thickens and the fish turns a golden caramel color.
3

Sprinkle with chopped scallion greens, fresh chili, and a little extra ground pepper. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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Published in the US on August 10, 2025 14:01

Viet Nam

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