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    Ca Kho Nuoc Dua (Fish Braised in Coconut Juice)

    Post on : 06 August, 2025
    This is a beloved home-style dish where fish is slowly braised in fresh coconut juice. The result is tender, flavorful fish in a thick, caramel-colored sauce. It represents the soul of Mekong Delta comfort cooking.

    In Ben Tre, coconut is used even in savory dishes. Ca Kho Nuoc Dua uses fatty fish (usually catfish or snakehead fish) simmered gently in coconut juice and fish sauce.


    The natural sweetness of coconut blends with the salty umami of fish sauce, garlic, and black pepper to create a rich, sticky sauce. The fish becomes soft and flavorful down to the bone.


    Best enjoyed with hot steamed rice and pickled vegetables. It’s a common dish in family meals, especially during rainy days or festivals.

    Recommended spots:

    -Com Nha Xua – 112 Hung Vuong, Ben Tre

    -Ca Kho Ba Sau – 44 Ngo Quyen, Ben Tre

    -Nha Hang Que Dua – 209D Dong Khoi, Ben Tre

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