How to Make Cambodian Ginger Catfish - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cambodian cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique combinations of ingredients. One dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Cambodian cooking is the Cambodian Ginger Catfish. This dish is a delightful marriage of fresh, tender catfish fillets, fragrant ginger, and a symphony of traditional Cambodian spices and herbs.

For those who are unfamiliar with Cambodian cuisine, the mere mention of ginger catfish may evoke visions of an usual combination, but the end result is a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ pound peeled, matchstick-cut fresh ginger
  • 4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • ¼ red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
  • ½ bunch green onions, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ginger in the hot oil until slightly softened and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add catfish fillets; cook until firm, about 3 minutes per side. Remove fillets from the skillet to a plate and set aside.
  • Stir fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce together in the skillet. Add onion and red bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Return catfish fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce and vegetables over the fillets. Continue cooking until the flesh of the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes more. Garnish with green onions to serve.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 866mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 690mg