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Name: Authentic Ca Chien (Vietnamese Fried Fish) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Fish:**; 1 whole fish (about 1.5 lbs / 700g), such as tilapia, snapper, or basa, cleaned and scaled; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, thinly sliced (optional); *For the Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm):**; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1-2 limes); 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; *For Serving:**; Steamed jasmine rice; Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, mint, Thai basil); Sliced cucumber and/or tomato

Ca Chien

🇻🇳 Vietnam

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Vietnamese fried fish, often served with rice and a side of fresh herbs and dipping sauce.

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