Chuckwagoncookie'S Thai Kra Pao Catfish Recipe

Name: Chuckwagoncookie'S Thai Kra Pao Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 catfish fillets; 1 cup fish breading; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 1 1/3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup Thai basil, chiffonade cut; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -5 Thai peppers, chopped; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned; 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, julienned; 1 zucchini, julienned

Servings: persons

2 -3 catfish fillets
1 cup fish breading
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 1/3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup Thai basil, chiffonade cut
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -5 Thai peppers, chopped
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 zucchini, julienned

1
Bread and fry the catfish in 1/2 inch of oil for about 3 minutes per side.
2
Julienne cut the onions and bell peppers, chop the hot peppers.
3
Saute the onions and peppers in a wok or skillet until tender.
4
Beware, inhaling pepper fumes is painful!
5
Add the garlic and zucchini, saute for a few minutes.
6
Add sauce ingredients, let simmer for a few minutes.
7
Thicken if desired with 2 tsp corn starch mixed into couple ounces of water.
8
Place fried catfish on a bed of basmati rice, spoon sauce over the top and sprinkle generously with the Thai basil -- enjoy!

227

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 catfish fillets, 1 cup fish breading, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Chuckwagoncookie'S Thai Kra Pao Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chuckwagoncookie'S Thai Kra Pao Catfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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