Name: Authentic Cha Ca Thang Long Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Fish Marinade:**; 5 lbs (700g) firm white fish fillets (such as catfish, cod, or halibut); 1 tablespoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (mam tom) - optional but traditional; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; *For Cooking:**; 3 tablespoons cooking oil (for frying); 1 cup scallions (green onions), cut into 2-inch lengths, white and green parts separated; 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs; *For Serving:**; 14 oz (400g) dried rice vermicelli (bun); 1 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed; 1/2 cup fresh Vietnamese coriander (rau ram); 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves; 1/2 cup perilla leaves (optional); 1/2 cup bean sprouts (optional); Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce) for drizzling

Cha Ca Thang Long 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Hanoi specialty dish made with turmeric-marinated fish fillets, served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and peanuts.

grilled fish

Made with

Fish fillets turmeric rice vermicelli herbs

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