How to catch giant river fish to sell - Cooking fish for my little daughter to eat
How to catch giant river fish to sell - Cooking fish for my little daughter to eat is a easy Vietnamese recipe that serves 2. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Chúc Thị Dương on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $5.00 total, $2.50 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 whole Catfish (Cá Trê) (about 500 g, cleaned, scaled, gutted)
- 2 liters Water (enough to fully submerge the fish)
Instructions
Clean the fish
Rinse the catfish under cold water, remove scales with the back of a knife, gut the fish, and pat dry with paper towels.
Time: PT10M
Prepare the steaming liquid
Place the large pot on the stove, add 2 L of water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 100°C
Steam the catfish
Gently lower the cleaned catfish into the boiling water, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cover the pot. Steam for about 12 minutes until the flesh becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 90°C
Remove and drain
Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift the fish out of the pot and place it in a large bowl to drain excess water.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Transfer the steamed catfish to a serving plate, drizzle a little of the steaming broth if desired, and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Fish
Last updated: March 26, 2026








