Name: Authentic Ca Hap (Vietnamese Steamed Fish with Ginger)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Fish:**; 1 whole white fish (1.5 - 2 lbs), such as Tilapia, Sea Bass, or Snapper, cleaned and scaled; 1 piece aluminum foil or parchment paper (to line the steamer); *For the Aromatics:**; 3 oz fresh ginger (about the size of a small thumb), peeled; 1 bunch scallions (green onions), washed; *For the Steaming Liquid:**; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1/2 cup water; *For the Scallion Oil (Mỡ Hành):**; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 stalks scallions (green parts only), finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; *For the Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm):**; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice (or white vinegar); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup warm water; 1-2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small red chili (bird's eye or Fresno), thinly sliced (optional); *For Garnish:**; Fresh cilantro sprigs

Ca Hap 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese steamed fish with ginger, scallions, and soy sauce.

fish steamed

Made with

Fish ginger scallions soy sauce

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