Cá Nục Kho Tương

Cá Nục Kho Tương is a savory Vietnamese dish featuring mackerel simmered in a fragrant soy sauce glaze. This healthy seafood dish is both hearty and flavorful, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

• Mackerel - 400 grams, cleaned and cut into pieces
• Soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, sliced
• Red chili - 1, sliced (optional)
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 200 ml
• Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced shallots, minced garlic, and ginger to the pot, sautéing until fragrant and slightly golden.
3. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper, mixing well.
4. Add the mackerel pieces to the pot, gently turning to coat them in the sauce.
5. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the mackerel is cooked through and tender.
7. If desired, add sliced red chili for extra heat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
8. Once done, remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 980 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.

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