Turmeric braised gobies

Turmeric braised gobies

Main dishes

A classic Vietnamese family dish: small fish gutted and fried with shallots and fresh turmeric, seasoned with fish sauce and sugar, and cooked until the s…

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Caillette is a traditional Vietnamese dish made with seafood, ginger, and herbs. This ginger-infused version adds a unique touch of sweetness and flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Use a small knife to cut along the belly of the fish, remove the guts, and cut out the gills and the tip of the head. Rinse and drain. ≈ 8 min
  2. Chop the turmeric into thin slices and finely chop the chives. ≈ 8 min
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add the shallot and turmeric, and cook until the oil turns a beautiful golden color.
  4. Add the fish and stir. Season with nuoc-mâm, sugar, and powdered bouillon.
  5. Pour the approximately 3 tablespoons of water and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with pepper, sprinkle with chives, and serve. ≈ 2 min

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of small goby
  • Half a fresh turmeric root
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of powdered broth
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
  • 2 scallions
  • oil

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