Catfish Braised with Turmeric

Method

1. 1 Crush fresh turmeric to extract the juice, then marinate the catfish fillets with turmeric, fish sauce, and pepper for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Use fresh turmeric, crushed to extract the juice, not turmeric powder, as turmeric powder has a bitter taste and a dull color.
3. 3 Sauté crushed shallots in oil for 90 seconds until fragrant and pungent.
4. 4 Arrange the fish in an earthenware pot, pour in enough water to cover them, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
5. 5 Do not stir the fish; simply ladle the broth over it every 5 minutes.
6. 6 Simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens to a golden color, then sprinkle with pepper, green onions, and chili peppers.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 35 min

  Replace step 4: low pressure cooking for 6 minutes, then quickly release the pressure, then open the lid and boil for 8 minutes until reduced.