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Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua

Cá Nục Kho Cà Chua Recipe (Vietnamese Braised Fish With Tomato Sauce)

Cá nục kho cà chua is a quick and easy dish to make for lunch and dinner. With some equipment, you can make it healthier and less time-consuming. Let me show you how.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Cá Nục Kho Cà Chua, Vietnamese Braised Fish With Tomato Sauce
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 817kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Multicooker
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 1.1 pounds fish, such as mackerel scad, round scad, tuna, herring, etc.
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2.6 ounces 75 grams celery
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 7 tablespoons water
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Instructions 

  • Wash the fish and the vegetables. Let them drain. Preheat the air fryer for several minutes.
    Put the fish in the basket. If you arrange them in more than one layer, wrap the bottom layer with aluminum foil. Cook them at 204°C (400°F) for 10 minutes.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients
  • Cut the onion and tomatoes into small pieces. Chop the celery, garlic, and scallions coarsely.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 2 Prepare the tomato Sauce
  • Heat olive oil in the skillet with chopped garlic. Add the onion pieces and sauté until fragrant.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 2 Prepare the tomato Sauce1
  • Add the tomato pieces and water to the skillet. Add dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, sugar, and chili powder.
    Stir-fry the tomato sauce for 2 - 3 minutes.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 2 Prepare the tomato Sauce2
  • Layer the fried fish evenly in the container of the multicooker. Pour the tomato sauce over them and top with chopped celery.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 3 Braise the Fish
  • Put the container in the multicooker. Use the “Stew/ Braise” setting and cook for 30 minutes.
    Open the lid, add chopped scallions, and cook for another 5 minutes.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 3 Braise the Fish1
  • Plate the fish. Garnish with sliced chili peppers and serve hot.
    Ca Nuc Kho Ca Chua Step 3 Braise the Fish2

Video

Notes

  • The time and instructions are for preparing 4 servings.
  • Don’t over-fry the fish. If the fish are small, you can decrease the time they stay in the air fryer.
  • Change the amount of the seasoning to your liking.
  • If you want to braise the fish with a Dutch oven, add an extra 5 minutes of cooking or more.
  • Don’t use overripe tomatoes since they will ruin the texture and flavor of the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 107g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 3792mg | Potassium: 2725mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3406IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 5mg