Authentic home cooking from Vietnam, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Cá Mú Kho Tộ

Vietnamese Clay Pot Grouper (Cá Mú Kho Tộ)

Name: Vietnamese Clay Pot Grouper (Cá Mú Kho Tộ)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs black grouper (about 600 grams); 3 tablespoons sugar (about 45 grams); 3 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (about 55 grams); 3 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil (about 55 grams); 1 tablespoon shallots, sliced (about 15 grams); 1 teaspoon ginger, julienned (about 5 grams); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (about 2 grams); 1 red chili pepper; 2 green onions; 2 teaspoons sugar (for making caramel sauce) (about 10 grams)

Rose Truong @RoseTruong

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On cold days, make this delicious clay pot fish to enjoy with rice!

Rose Truong @RoseTruong

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Made by Rose
Afamily Report
On cold days, make this delicious clay pot fish to enjoy with rice!

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Ingredients

1 1/3 lbsblack grouper (about 600 grams)
3 tablespoonssugar (about 45 grams)
3 1/2 tablespoonsfish sauce (about 55 grams)
3 1/2 tablespoonscooking oil (about 55 grams)
1 tablespoonshallots, sliced (about 15 grams)
1 teaspoonginger, julienned (about 5 grams)
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper (about 2 grams)
1red chili pepper
2green onions
2 teaspoonssugar (for making caramel sauce) (about 10 grams)

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Steps

1

Rinse the grouper with diluted salt water to remove any fishy smell and clean it well. Rinse again with fresh water and let drain.
2

Mix together the fish sauce, sugar, pepper, shallots, and julienned ginger. Add the grouper and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour so the flavors absorb and the fish firms up.
3

Heat a clay pot, then add the cooking oil and 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of sugar. Cook until the sugar turns a golden caramel color, then turn off the heat. Because the oil stays hot, add a crushed or sliced shallot and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinated fish to the pot.
4

Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then gently flip the fish. Continue cooking on low heat with the lid on. When the sauce is almost reduced and thickened, add sliced chili and chopped green onions. Cook a little longer, and adjust seasoning to taste. For a stronger flavor, add a bit more fish sauce if desired.
5

Serve this clay pot fish with boiled vegetables, cucumber, or tomatoes.

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Published in the US on August 04, 2025 14:01

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