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Cá Chiên Sốt Cà Chua (Vietnamese Fried Fish with Tomato Sauce)

Grandma's Cá Chiên Sốt Cà Chua uses only 4 main ingredients. This Vietnamese Fried Fish with Tomato Sauce is smothered in a fresh Asian-style salsa!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Servings: 4
Calories: 67kcal
Author: Jeannette

Ingredients

  • 2 whole fish (scored with an X in the middle and halved; we used flounder)
  • 3 tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 onions (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp potato starch
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • oil (for frying)

Instructions

  • Turn the heat of the wok or pan on high and pour a generous amount of oil in the pan to cover the base.
  • When hot, add the fish in to fry for 15 minutes or until golden brown on one side.
  • Flip and fry for another 15 minutes or until golden brown as well. When done, transfer to a plate.
  • Clean the wok or pan and add 2 tbsp oil in on medium heat.
  • Pour in the onions to cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic in. Stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, potato starch, sugar, chicken bouillon powder and salt together.
  • Add the tomatoes to the aromatics and mix for 1 minute before adding in the water. Stir until well combined.
  • Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Serve the tomato sauce on top of the fried fish when ready to eat and enjoy with rice!

Notes

  • Use fresh produce. If you can get your hands on fresh ingredients, the flavors and textures will be completely natural and free from any additives.
  • Avoid overly ripe tomatoes. These will soften too quickly and lose their structure, which takes away from the texture of the sauce.
  • Use your favorite fish. While we love this dish with flounder, if there's a variety that you enjoy more, make your meal more enjoyable by using what you love.
  • We like to use flat fish like flounder because it gets much crispier faster, which complements the sauce well. But you can use whichever variety you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg