Clay Pot Braised Anchovy with Pepper (Cá cơm kho tiêu ) Recipe

 

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Anchovy

chopped Shallots

minced Garlic

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Pork Belly

2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce

3 tsp. Sugar

Green Onions

1/2 tsp. Dark Soy Sauce

Pinch of Salt

3-5 Tbsp. Water

Thai Chili Pepper (Optional)

Cut some Pork Belly into small pieces.  Add in some water with a pinch of Salt and 1 tsp. minced Garlic. Let it simmer until all the water has been absorbed. Place in a bowl and set aside. 

Rinse 1/2 lb. Anchovy and set aside. 

Add 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil.  Add in 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic and 1 Tbsp. chopped Shallots. When it’s golden remove from heat and set aside. 

Pour in the Anchovy in a claypot. Add 1 tsp. minced Garlic and 1 tsp. chopped Shallots.  Add Green Onions and 2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce. Add 3 tsp. Sugar. Add 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning. Add 1/2 tsp. Dark Soy Sauce. Add 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper. Mix. Add in the sautéed Garlic/Shallots.  Add in the Pork Belly.  Add in 3-5 Tbsp. Water and cook on medium heat.  Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Add in some chopped Green Onions and Ground Black Pepper.  Remove from heat and serve with meal. Add Thai Chili Pepper (Optional) and enjoy!