Peppered braised goby fish

Method

1. 1 Clean the goby fish, rub with salt and rinse thoroughly, then let it drain completely.
2. 2 Marinate the fish with fish sauce, chopped shallots, and half of the pepper for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Melt the sugar in an earthenware pot until it turns a reddish-brown color, then place the fish on top and cook until the fish is sideways for 3 minutes.
4. 4 Add a little water, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until the fish is firm and the sauce thickens.
5. 5 Sprinkle with the remaining ground pepper, add the chili peppers and green onions, gently shake the pot, then remove from the heat.

With an appliance

• Oven 45 min

  Replace step 4: cover the clay pot with a lid and cook in the oven at 150 degrees for 25 minutes; since the fish are small, the low heat will keep them intact and prevent them from breaking when the pot is shaken.