Braised Fish in Clay Pot

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1. 1
   Prepare the red snapper fillets by cleaning the fish and cutting into bite-sized pieces or slices.
   ▶ ≈1:00
2. 2
   Prepare vegetables by crushing and finely chopping the base of scallions, mincing shallots and garlic, and slicing chili peppers.
   ▶ ≈1:20
3. 3
   Heat a pan on the stove and add 2 ml of cooking oil.
   ▶ ≈1:49
4. 4
   Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and let it melt into caramel.
   ▶ ≈1:55
5. 5
   Add all the shallots, scallions, and garlic and cook until fragrant.
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6. 6
   Pour in 30 ml of vegetarian fish sauce.
   ▶ ≈2:08
7. 7
   Add 50 ml of cold water.
   ▶ ≈2:15
8. 8
   Once the braising liquid comes to a boil, add all the fish pieces.
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9. 9
   Simmer over low heat to allow the fish to absorb the flavors. Cool the fish, then braise it again in a clay pot for better flavor and firmer texture.
   ▶ ≈2:45
10. 10
    Heat a clay pot on the stove and add a little cooking oil for more aroma.
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11. 11
    Add about three slices of chili peppers to the clay pot.
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12. 12
    Add all the fish to the clay pot and braise.
    ▶ ≈4:00
13. 13
    To serve, sprinkle pepper on the plate, then top the dish with chili and finely chopped scallions.
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