Cha Ca La Vong (Turmeric Fish with Dill)

A famous Hanoi dish. Chunks of white fish marinated in turmeric and galangal, fried with heaps of fresh dill and scallions. Served with vermicelli noodles.

30mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
VietnameseCuisine
Cha Ca La Vong (Turmeric Fish with Dill)

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1.5 lb White Fish Fillet

Produce

3
  • 1 tbsp Galangal Or Ginger
  • 2 bunches Fresh Dill
  • 1 bunch Scallions

Dairy & Eggs

1
  • 2 tbsp Yogurt Plain

Grains & Starches

1
  • 1 package Vermicelli Noodles

Sauces & Oils

2
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Shrimp Paste

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder

Pantry

1
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts

10 items

Tags

Fresh HerbsSeafoodHanoi SpecialtyFishVietnameseMainGluten Free

Instructions

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fish with turmeric_powder, galangal_or_ginger, yogurt_plain, fish_sauce, and shrimp_paste for 20 mins.

Heat generous oil in a frying pan. Fry the fish chunks until golden yellow and cooked through.

Add the heaps of fresh_dill and scallions to the pan and wilt them in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes.

Serve directly from the pan (or transfer to plate) over bowls of warm vermicelli_noodles.

Top with roasted_peanuts and fresh herbs.