Fried Fish in Tomato Sauce (Ca Chien Sot Ca Chua) Recipe

Ca Chien Sot Ca Chua is a Vietnamese style fried fish served in tangy tomato sauce, any fish can be used filleted or not but trust me it’s better not, and if you choose not filleted then I suggest eating it with rice without utensils.

Fried Fish in Tomato Sauce (Ca Chien Sot Ca Chua)

1 large fish, scaled and gutted 2 large tomatoes, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 pcs shallots, chopped 1 tsp sugar fish sauce ½ cup water salt freshly ground black pepper oil

In a wok heat up enough oil for frying the fish. Score fish on both sides then pat it dry, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fry fish until crispy on both sides. Place fish in a serving platter then set aside. Drain oil from wok leaving 2 tablespoons…