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Vietnamese Kho Pilchard Stew
A traditional Vietnamese fish stew made with pilchards in a rich, spicy sauce. This dish is best served with steamed rice.
β±30 minπ½4 servingsπmedium
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Ingredients
- β2 pounds pilchardsany small fish works, but pilchards are traditional
- β2 intensely pungent onionsthinly slice
- β2 cloves caminced garlic
- β2 tablespoons vietnamesefish sauce
- β1 tablespoon khotoasted fish paste
- β1 cup towater
- β2 tablespoons cooking oilfor frying
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Fry onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add fish sauce, toasted fish paste, and water.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Add pilchards and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot over steamed rice.