VIETNAMESE GRILLED CATFISH WITH NOODLES (CHA CA)
You can serve this with rice instead of noodles. You can use the dipping sauce over almost anything - as a dip, over noodles, on salads, seafood and meats. You can make it up to 1 day ahead, just refrigerate.
Provided by morelhunter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix minced shallots, fish sauce, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and garlic.
- Rinse fish and pat dry.
- Place fillets and shallot mixture in a large plastic bag, turn to coat.
- Refrigerate and marinade at least 30 min.
- up to 24 hours.
- Lightly coat fillets with oil and place on foil.
- Grill on high heat, turning once, until barely opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, 4-8 min.
- total.
- Divide lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro between 6 deep wide bowls.
- Mound noodles over vegetables.
- Lay a fish fillet on each mound of noodles.
- Sprinkle peanuts, green onions, dill and fried shallots over the top.
- Drizzle with dipping sauce and pass remaining sauce in bowl.
- Fried shallots-Saute 1 c.
- thinly sliced shallots in 2 tbsp.
- salad oil in a 10 inch skillet until golden, 6-10 min.
- Vietnamese Dipping Sauce-Mix 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic.
- Add chili to taste.
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Robby Mitchell
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. The catfish was overcooked and the marinade was too salty.
mlm athik
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my catfish didn't turn out as good as I expected. It was a bit dry and the marinade didn't have much flavor.
Julian Jay
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The catfish is so tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect.
Thomas C. Gray
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook catfish, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The fish is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious.
Riley M
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Nakamanya Zaituni
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The few ingredients come together to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Birungi Jamilah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Vietnamese cuisine. The catfish is mild-flavored and the marinade is not too spicy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.
KHUSI PABDEY
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so tender and flaky, and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Olayinka Oluwayemi
[email protected]This dish is amazing! The catfish is cooked to perfection and the marinade is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
akinrinlade andrew
[email protected]I love this recipe! The catfish is so tender and flaky, and the marinade is delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Fadumo mohamed Fiqi
[email protected]This Vietnamese grilled catfish recipe is a keeper! The fish was perfectly cooked and the marinade was flavorful. I served it with the noodles and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.