The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

Flavours of Vietnam

Claypot fish

“The caramelised sauce adds a subtle sweetness to the fish that’s enhanced by the salty fish sauce and the zing of lime.”
- Fran Abdallaoui, Editor

PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES SERVES 4

2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, grated finely
½ cup (125ml) hot water
¼ cup (60ml) fish sauce
4 x 200g thick blue eye or snapper fillets, skin on steamed rice, fresh herbs (see note) and lime wedges, to serve

Sprinkle the sugar over the base of a deep frypan or casserole; add 2 tablespoons water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves. Increase heat;

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