Salmon and Galangal Simmered in Caramel Sauce

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Caramel Sauce (page 316)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 salmon steaks, each 10 to 12 ounces and about 1 inch thick
• 6 to 8 slices fresh galangal, each about 1/8 inch thick, or 3 to 5 slices dried galangal
• 1/3 pound lean side pork (pork belly), cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips and then into 1-inch squares

1. In a bowl, stir together the brown sugar, pepper, salt, caramel sauce, and fish sauce.
2. Add the salmon and turn to coat evenly.
3. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
4. Select a shallow saucepan in which the fish steaks will fit snugly in a single layer.
5. Arrange the galangal slices on the bottom.
6. Place the fish steaks on top, and drizzle with the marinade.
7. Put the pork in the open spaces between the steaks.
8. Bring to a vigorous simmer over medium-high heat.
9. Adjust to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, checking midway to make sure there is enough liquid in the pan.
10. If the pan seems dry, splash in a little water.
11. During this stage, the fish will more or less cook in the steam trapped in the pan.
12. The liquid will bubble vigorously, and plumes of steam may shoot from under the lid.
13. Uncover, add water almost to cover the fish, and bring to a gentle simmer.
14. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
15. Uncover and adjust the heat, if necessary, to continue at a gentle simmer.
16. Cook for another 15 to 18 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half and has thickened slightly, forming a sauce.
17. Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor with a pinch of brown sugar to remove any harsh edges, or a sprinkling of fish sauce for more savory depth.
18. Carefully transfer the fish to a shallow bowl.
19. Dont worry if the steaks break up a bit.
20. Surround the fish with the pork pieces, pour the sauce over the fish and pork, and serve.
21. To eat, put fish and pork on your rice and spoon on a bit of sauce.

brown sugar, black pepper, salt, caramel sauce, fish sauce, salmon, fresh galangal, pork

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salmon-and-galangal-simmered-in-caramel-sauce-383030 (may not work)