cá kho tộ
[kaː˧˦ xɔ˧˧ to˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Vietnamese braised and caramelised catfish (a southern Vietnamese dish)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cá kho tộ ăn với cơm trắng rất hợp.Clay-pot braised fish goes very well with steamed rice.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: The fish varies; it is not specifically a catfish dish. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “cá kho tộ” mean?
(noun) Vietnamese braised and caramelised catfish (a southern Vietnamese dish)
Is “cá kho tộ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.