Ca Nuong

Name: Authentic Ca Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Fish)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Fish:**; 1 whole white fish (about 1.5 to 2 lbs / 700-900g), such as snapper, tilapia, or sea bass, cleaned and scaled; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced (white part only); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; *For the Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham):**; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste); 1 clove garlic, minced; *For Serving:**; 2 cups steamed jasmine rice; 1 cup cucumber, sliced; 1 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro, mint, and Thai basil); 1 cup lettuce leaves

Ca Nuong 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese grilled fish marinated with spices and often served with rice and vegetables.

grilled fish

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Fish spices rice vegetables

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