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Vietnamese Caramel Trout

Name: Vietnamese Caramel Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 50g Golden Caster Sugar; 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1 sliced Red Chilli; large piece Ginger; 2 Rainbow Trout; 2 heads Bok Choi; Juice of 1/2 Lemon; Sprigs of fresh Coriander; Steamed Rice

Vietnamese Caramel Trout is a classic Vietnamese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Golden Caster Sugar, Fish Sauce, Red Chilli, Ginger, Rainbow Trout, Bok Choi, Lemon, Coriander and Rice, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Vietnamese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Bang Bang Prawn Salad.

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Ingredients

Golden Caster Sugar50g
Fish Sauce1 tablespoon
Red Chilli1 sliced
Gingerlarge piece
Rainbow Trout2
Bok Choi2 heads
LemonJuice of 1/2
CorianderSprigs of fresh
RiceSteamed

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Put the sugar in a large shallow pan, along with a small splash of water.

Step 2

Heat gently, swirling the pan, until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Increase the heat and bubble the syrup until it turns a dark amber colour.

Step 4

Add the fish sauce, most of the chilli and ginger, then splash in 1 tbsp water to dilute.

Step 5♨️ Boil

Boil again until syrupy, then add the fish fillets, skin-side down, and the bok choi, cut-side down.

Step 6🍲 Simmer⏱️ 4-5 mins

Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 4-5 mins until the fish is cooked and the bok choi has wilted.

Step 7

Turn off the heat, squeeze over the lemon and scatter with the remaining chilli, ginger and the coriander sprigs.

Step 8✨ Serve

Serve with rice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Vietnamese Caramel Trout carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown golden caster sugar in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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