Catfish Simmered in Caramel Sauce | Saveur

Catfish Simmered in Caramel Sauce | Saveur

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This classic sweet and savory Vietnamese fish dish is excellent paired with white rice and stir-fried Asian greens.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup granulated sugar
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp. fish sauce
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 (1") thick catfish or salmon steaks (about 8 oz. each)
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 cup strained fresh or canned unsweetened young coconut juice (not milk)
  • 5 Thai chiles, stemmed and halved crosswise
  • 4 scallions, cut into 1" lengths
  • 2 cups steamed white rice

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