Ca Chien Sot Ca (Fried fish with tomato sauce)
- Total Time
- 40 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1clove garlic
- 1scallion, white part only
- 1medium ripe tomato
- 2tablespoons nuoc mam
- 2teaspoons sugar
- ¼teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1pound halibut steak, about 1 inch thick
- ¼cup peanut or corn oil
- 2tablespoons chopped green coriander
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
253 calories; 16 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 787 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Slice garlic and scallion paper- thin and set aside. Peel and seed tomato and cut into dice. Combine nuoc mam, sugar and pepper and set aside.
- Step 2
Cut fish into 2 pieces if necessary and dry well with paper towels. Heat oil in frying pan and add fish. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until fish is cooked through. Remove to a heated platter.
- Step 3
Remove all but 2 teaspoons oil from pan. In remaining oil, over medium heat, saute garlic and scallion, stirring frequently, until brown. Add diced tomato and stir. Then add nuoc mam mixture, turn heat to medium high and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. When sauce is cooked, pour over fish on platter. Sprinkle with chopped coriander before serving.
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