Vietnamese Catfish in a Clay Pot Ca Kho To

Ingredients

• 3 ounces fish sauce (nam pla)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 fresh lime, juice of (no seeds)
• FOR THE FISH
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass (light part only, cut into 1-2 inch lengths)
• 1 pound catfish fillets
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons chicken stock (may use broth) or 3 tablespoons fish stock (may use broth)
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
• Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 3 ounces baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 3 cups steamed cooked jasmine rice (to serve) (optional)

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