Ginger Catfish With Vermicelli Food

CATFISH IN GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the onions, oil and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until onions are tender. , In small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne. Stir into onion mixture. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until sauce comes to a boil. , Place catfish in a microwave-safe 3-qt. dish; pour sauce over the fish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CAMBODIAN GINGER CATFISH

Steps:

• 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.

CATFISH FILLETS IN GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine onion, oil and ginger.
• Microwave, UNCOVERED, on high for 1 1-1/2 minutes or until onions are tender.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; blend until smooth.
• Add in broth, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne; mix well.
• Stir into onion mixture.
• Microwave, UNCOVERED, at 70% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until sauce comes to a boil.
• Place catfish in a microwave-safe 3 quart dish.
• Pour sauce over catfish.
• COVER and microwave 5 1/2 to 7 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

VERMICELLI OR ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CATFISH AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cut catfish in half, crosswise and slice into thin strips.
• Saute catfish in melted margarine.
• Add the vegetables and cook until tender.
• Stir in low-fat milk; keep warm.
• Cook pasta according to directions on package.
• Drain; toss well with cheese and catfish mixture.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve immediately.

GINGER CATFISH (TREY CHA K'NYEI)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until brown and crisp, about 7 minutes. Add the fish, stir gently until thoroughly mixed with the ginger and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce and salt and stir well. Stir in the onion and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the red pepper and scallions and cook for another 2 minutes, then serve.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED CATFISH WITH NOODLES (CHA CA)

Steps:

• Mix minced shallots, fish sauce, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and garlic.
• Rinse fish and pat dry.
• Place fillets and shallot mixture in a large plastic bag, turn to coat.
• Refrigerate and marinade at least 30 min.
• up to 24 hours.
• Lightly coat fillets with oil and place on foil.
• Grill on high heat, turning once, until barely opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, 4-8 min.
• total.
• Divide lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro between 6 deep wide bowls.
• Mound noodles over vegetables.
• Lay a fish fillet on each mound of noodles.
• Sprinkle peanuts, green onions, dill and fried shallots over the top.
• Drizzle with dipping sauce and pass remaining sauce in bowl.
• Fried shallots-Saute 1 c.
• thinly sliced shallots in 2 tbsp.
• salad oil in a 10 inch skillet until golden, 6-10 min.
• Vietnamese Dipping Sauce-Mix 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic.
• Add chili to taste.