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Cá Thu Sốt Cà Chua Recipe (Vietnamese Mackerel in Tomato Sauce)

Cá thu sốt cà chua, or Vietnamese mackerel in tomato sauce, is one of the best dishes to enjoy with family and friends. Since the recipe is super easy, it's a fantastic choice for everyday meals.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Cá Thu Sốt Cà, Cá Thu Sốt Cà Chua, Vietnamese Mackerel in Tomato Sauce
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 424kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Tongs
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients

  • 14.1 ounces mackerel
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 1.8 ounces dill
  • 1.8 ounces scallions
  • 0.7 ounces shallots
  • 0.7 ounces garlic
  • 0.5 garlic head
  • 0.35 ounces ginger
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 4 teaspoons of fish sauce
  • 4 teaspoons of oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon soup powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions 

  • Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Rinse the fish and pat it dry with paper towels or wait for it to dry.
  • Chop the dill into pieces. Mince the shallots and garlic. Julienne the scallions and ginger. Peel 2 tomatoes and cut them into small pieces. Cut the third tomato into wedges.
  • Season the fish with chili powder and ground pepper on both sides.
  • Add cooking oil to a heated pan. Put the mackerels and half a garlic head into the pan. Fry them for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden on all sides over medium heat. Set aside.
  • Fry the minced shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add the ginger to the pan, then stir in the tomato pieces. Stir well.
    Pour in water and season with sugar, soup powder, salt, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Put the lid on and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on low heat.
  • Once the tomatoes are tender, add the mackerel to the pan. Spoon the sauce all over the fish.
  • Next, add the tomato wedges, dill, and ½ head of fried garlic to the pan. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes on low heat, then turn off the stove.
  • Enjoy right after cooking or while the fish is still hot.

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Notes

  • The total time is based on 2 servings.
  • Don't fry the fish too long, or they will dry out and lose their naturally sweet flavor.
  • Try to enjoy this dish in one go, as mackerel in tomato sauce isn't the best dish to leave overnight.
  • While cooking the fish in the sauce, avoid flipping them, as doing so causes them to break apart.
  • The dish is great for pairing with rice, bánh mì (Vietnamese bread), and various kinds of salad.
  • If you want to add pineapple juice, add about 1 teaspoon at a time and give the sauce a taste test before adding more.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2430mg | Potassium: 1676mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4189IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 6mg