Braised Mackerel w/ Pineapple – Cá nục kho thơm
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Ingredients
- 250 g mackerel cut Into 2 inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 green onion (use the white parts only) minced
- 1/4 pineapple peeled
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- Season the mackerel with chicken stock, pepper, chili flakes, sugar and salt (1/2 tsp each); and chopped green onion the white part. Mix well and rub this all over the fish. Then cover and chill in the fridge for about 30 mins.
- Place the fish and pineapple into a sacuepan with some chili pepper and the white part of the green onion. Add 3 tbsp fish sauce.
- Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a saucepan and sprinkle some 2 tsp sugar. Let the sugar melt, when the color turns to caramel, quickly pour it over the fish.
- Bring the fish to a boil and cook for about 10 mins, after that, flip and cook for another 10 mins. If you want to have more sauce, pour in hot water.
- Cook for about 15 more minutes on medium low, then season to your taste. Transfer the fish to plate, sprinkle some pepper and we have a delicious dish to serve with rice or noodle.
Helen Le
Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!
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Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!