( Log Out /  I just returned from Ha Noi a few months ago and it was one of the most amazing meals while I was there. Add to … I love the stuff but it’s definitely a flavor to get used to—even if you are Vietnamese! You should use fillets of fairly firm white fish. What a beautiful post to dedicate to your mum. I would however, think scallops would be a lovely replacement too! I only recently discovered this wonderful dish at a Vietnamese restaurant near my house. At it’s originating roots from the 100+ year old Chả Cá Lã Vọng restaurant, turmeric marinaded fish is first grilled and then fried table-side. If you’ve never had Chả Cá before, you may be surprised to see how much fresh dill is used. Next time, I will definitely keep my eye out for it. ( Log Out /  And some of my very favorite flavors are in there! Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes or more for a tastier result. I am huge fan of vietnamese dish. Would like to know if Sea Bass would work as a substitute for cat fish? 3 Tablespoons Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chunks of flavorful fish are plated on a bed of aromatic green scallions and dill, boasting unique dining experience. Cách làm món Canh chua cá thu ngon tuyệt của nhà mình ;) Bố mình là dân vùng biển, cực mê cá. . Now, Chả Cá is pretty readily available at many Vietnamese restaurants. I think it might be traditionally served with cold noodles, but in my experience that does not go down well (even though I like the noodles cold myself)! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I, too, couldn’t believe how much Lã Vọng charges! * Bạn Trần Công Danh (k2) mất tại Cần Giuộc ngày 2/4/2019, thọ 66 tuổi. Wasn’t she lovely? ❤ Ya! Wipe the pan clean, place over medium – medium high heat. Fresh and easy. Instructions. Hey Dylan! Instructions. Love it! 1 Large Bunch of Dill, without stems 1. Enter your email to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. The picture actually made me tear up a little… Good Post Co Nammie! They are all great choices, but the best one is monkfish. Wow, this recipe looks amazing ! It was wonderful being back on it! Disclosure: Delightful Plate is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I will certainly be trying this dish. Your mom looked so stunning in ao dai! This looks so colorful and fresh! Sprinkle peanuts on top and serve immediately with vermicelli noodles and sauces. If you have a portable burner, you can try serving it at the table in the same way as at Vietnamese restaurants. I think fennel would be a lovely replacement! It is a restaurant that serves only one dish – Cha Ca, which is grilled fish. Today, in line with the official launch of my cookbook – Lemongrass & Ginger in the UK and AUS, I thought I would share a recipe from the book.. For making your own mắm nêm, you should try an immigrant chic variant made from canned anchovies and pineapple. Discovering new Foodventures with each bite. Do you think I could get away with serving rice instead of vermicelli? Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Put the white heads of the spring onions (reserving the stalks) and garlic in a mortar and pound to a paste. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add paste to fish and mix to coat each piece completely. Món cơm cháy chả cá là món ăn ngon lại dễ làm, không tốn nhiều thời gian. Cơm cháy giòn rụm bên dưới hòa quyện với lớp chả cá bên trên, ăn vào dai dai, giòn giòn ngon không gì có thể sánh bằng. yes, it is definitely one of my favorite comfort food dishes, for flavor and eye-appeal! Oooh! So good! 1 Tablespoon Fresh Garlic, finely minced I loved reading the post too, a lovely tribute to your mother. Looking at that photo of your mom makes me miss SAS and Vietnam and you being our RA. Thanks on your marvelous posting at https://theculinarychronicles.com/2011/05/09/cha-ca-thang-long-vietnamese-style-fish-with-turmeric-dill! It’s served with tons of fresh dill, other herbs, crush peanuts, and rice noodles. Sau đó đến bát bột chiên xù. I remember when grandma used to take Nina and me to Viễn Đông Restaurant and always told us to not order anything becuz she knew the thing we always wanted. What a beautiful dish! 1 Small White Onion, sliced I was thinking about making this dish tonight. Cut the ling fillet into 4 cm (1½ in) pieces, place in a bowl and set aside. Traditionally, in Hà Nội, this dish is made with cá lóc –or snakehead fish. Thyme? Your picture of your mother and your comment were both just beautiful. In the meantime, I will have your recipe to tide me over! I look forward to making it…looks super tasty! that’s a great photo and fitting tribute to your mom! Marinade the fish nuggets in the fridge for minimum 30 minutes. Combine oil, turmeric, galangal, garlic, shallots, salt, sugar, and fish sauce in large bowl and mix well. Plate the fish on top of the bed of cooked onions, scallions and dill. Cover and leave to marinade in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. 1 tablespoon minced garlic. It’s also great as spring rolls wrapped in rice paper sheets with lots of fresh herbs and greens. Vietnamese turmeric fish with noodles (Cha Ca La Vong) is a delicious and iconic dish of Hanoi. Or perhaps just didn’t know what it was! Slice fish into 1/2 – 3/4-inch thick pieces. Oh my goodness—what a great idea! I couldn’t believe how much they were charging per head for a smallish serving of this dish (about $7.50/person) (damn Lonely Planet Guide!) Whenever I’ve had Vietnamese food, it’s always had tons of cilantro but not dill. Also cut dills into 2-inch long pieces. 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder Prepare vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. I love the picture of your mom! **This is my submission to Delicious Vietnam #13, a monthly blogging event celebrating Vietnamese cuisine which was started by Anh of A Food Lover’s Journey and Hong & Kim of  Ravenous Couple. Remove fish the refrigerator and drain off the marinade. 1 tablespoon minced shallots. Plate the onions, scallions and dill on a serving platter. But trust in the process because it’s the plentiful dill and turmeric that makes this dish so special. Nguyên liệu nấu canh. What a great post dedicated to your mom and she is really beautiful in the picture! It has a bit of an Iranian food taste actually (I eat a lot of that) due to the use of dill with turmeric, both of which feature quite strongly in Iranian cuisine. Rồi đến bát trứng gà. Cách làm chả cá không khó nhưng làm sao để chả cá có vị thơm ngon đúng điệu, khi ăn lại dai, mềm lại cần phải có bí quyết.. Chả cá ăn kèm với bún hoặc cơm nóng đều rất hợp, đặc biệt, món ăn này còn có thể biến tấu thành nhiều cách như chả cá hấp, chiên, sốt cà chua đều hấp dẫn. Cut scallions into 2-inch long pieces, keep the white and green parts separated. Always looking for new ways to cook fish, thanks for the idea ! Pan fry the fish—about 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is evenly browned. She has always been complimented on her fish cakes and it was a struggle to get this recipe. I also think lemon thyme and oregano would be delish in Vietnamese cuisine. I definitely miss the SAS days. How fun that you found this It really is one my favs and thanks so much for your kind words!!! Uncategorized September 4, 2018 Sante Blog 0. But be sure to get all the crispy brown bits in your bowl because that’s what is packed full of yummy flavor. I’ve bookmarked it and will recreate it at home! 1 Package Vermicelli Noodles, boiled according to package directions. Chả Cá Thăng Long (Vietnamese Style Fish with Turmeric & Dill), View all posts by The Culinary Chronicles, http://www.rauom.com/blog/2010/12/20/mam-nem-from-canned-anchovies/, Pictures Of Fish Dishes – DELICIOUS RECIPES, https://theculinarychronicles.com/2011/05/09/cha-ca-thang-long-vietnamese-style-fish-with-turmeric-dill, Chả Cá Thăng Long (Vietnamese Style Fish with Turmeric & Dill) | Taste Station, The sweet taste of Vietnam | THE HUNGRY REVIEW, Cơm Sườn Nướng {Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops with Rice}, Vietnamese Fish with Turmeric and Dill - Practice With Danielle, Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Please do not use them without our written permission. It has a firmness and fattiness that is similar to catfish. Dec 15, 2017 - My mother’s fish cake recipe is something that has made her quite popular with her friends. The only popular place to get Chả Cá Thăng Long at that time was from Viễn Đông Restaurant where it would come out on sizzling cast iron plates. Add the turmeric, curry powder, yoghurt, fish sauce, sugar, 2 tbsp of the oil and a third of the dill, roughly chopped. Here in the states, most restaurants will make it with catfish or other firm white fish. 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill Fronds, chopped (for marinade) 28-01-2019 - These Vietnamese fish cakes are wonderfully crispy and golden on the outside while being smooth and springy on the inside. 4 Scallions, sliced into 2 inch segments That meal looks delish and your pictures are so pretty! I found this recipe through the Rouxbe website and I’m so glad I did. Tumeric/dill fish was one of my favourite dishes I tried while backpacking in Vietnam. I used your recipe to make it at home and it turned out even better than the restaurants’ version. I’m going to try this dish out for a weekend dinner party at a friends place. Mình định rán hoặc sốt cà chua nhưng ông bảo nấu canh mới ngon. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. What a beautiful recipe and photo! Bun Cha Ca Thi La Recipe. Món canh cá ăn cùng các loại rau sống được rất nhiều người thích. Tìm Kiếm: Loại: Cách Làm Món Ăn: Tên Người Làm: Nấu Ăn Video Bún Chả Cá miền Trung: Thành Phố Hôm Nay: Hình Ảnh Món Bún » Bún Sườn Chua » Bún Sườn Chua great post! Great photos and lovely story. Thank you!!! Congrats on the Top 9. In Orange County, I would order it as a treat when I was out with my parents in Little Sài Gòn. Chả cá ăn kèm trong bữa với cơm trắng, bún thì cực ngon nhé. Lăn từng miếng chả cá qua bát bột mì. Your email address will not be published. wow, the colors, the flavors, just beautiful! Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Vietnamese fried fish cake (cha ca) is tasty and flavorful. She’s so beautiful! We only recommend products we use and trust. ½ Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, finely grated Error: Twitter did not respond. View all posts by The Culinary Chronicles. . Bún Chả Cá miền Trung. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Make the … I had Cha Ca La Vong when I went to Hanoi a few months ago and was quite apprehensive about it. The pictures are very nice as usual and make me want to eat this dish so much! Your mom was beautiful. Hi Nam, I was incredibly inspired by your photos and felt compelled to make this for dinner. In fact, we were just on the ship a few weeks ago when it docked in San Diego. * Bạn Lê Ngọc Bảo (k10) mất tại TP Hồ Chí Minh ngày 2/6/2019, thọ 58 tuổi. Thanks for your help! Thank you. It wasn’t until I was in college that I began to truly appreciate this dish with it’s complex, yet well balanced, flavors. Immediately top with the remaining fresh dill and scallions. . I seriously enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author.I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and may come back at some point. Transfer to a clean plate. PRIVACY POLICY. Marinade. Đúng là thế thật! I fell in love with Chả Cá Lã Vọng back home in Vietnam, and now regularly make this pungent dish using Seattle’s local catch. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out /  Feb 13, 2019 - These Vietnamese fish cakes are wonderfully crispy and golden on the outside while being smooth and springy on the inside. Jan 18, 2019 - These Vietnamese fish cakes are wonderfully crispy and golden on the outside while being smooth and springy on the inside. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. (see recipe notes below for recommendation). I’ve made this dish (not from this exact recipe, but one very like it). Cách chiên chả cá. Transfer everything to a preheated cast iron fajita plate or a regular plate and serve immediately with noodles, roasted peanuts and dipping sauce. Place the fish chunks, turmeric, ginger, garlic, flour, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and gently mix in together so that the fish is completely coated in the turmeric. Be careful to not break the fish slices. . Nước Chấm (fish dipping sauce) or Mắm Nêm (fermented anchovy dipping sauce) https://www.mastercook.com/app/Recipe/WebRecipeDetails?recipeId=7284978 Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Birthday, Mom! ½ Cup Peanuts, toasted and roughly chopped This is so perfect. Either on a grill (or grill pan), underneath the broiler, or simply pan fry like I did. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. In a large mixing bowl, combine the red onion, 2 tablespoons dill, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut oil, sriracha, honey and turmeric; stir until combined. The broth in my recipe is tomato dashi-based broth, and it tastes the same as the traditional one while being much easier and quicker to cook. Có rất nhiều cách làm chả cá khác nhau trong ẩm thực của người Việt, trong đó phần lớn là các loại chả được làm từ các loại cá: cá thát lát, cá ba sa, cá thu, cá anh vũ, cá rô, cá mè, cá mối, cá nhồng. Fennel? Mắm Nêm is just one of those tricky things that I seem to never be able to get the right ratios down. ( Log Out /  Another option is to broil fish on high for 8-10 minutes. It’s going to be share food with rice between 4 of us. So I’m really interested in trying the flavors of this dish out. Which, on a random note, was my dad’s nickname in the navy. Just a question: do you think it will be as great if the fish is substituted with chicken breast. In a mixing bowl, add fish and all ingredients in the first group and mix well. If you are unable to find galangal, increase the amount of shallot and add a small amount of ginger. But mom also used to make it with salmon, too. I ate this in Hanoi too and it was easily one of the most memorable dishes we had. Hi Andy, Yes–I think the sea bass would be great in this dish! Hope you enjoy it! . Add oil and then add the white part of scallions. Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad (Bun Bo Xao), Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatballs with Noodles (Bun Cha). Your recipe looks delicious! ♦Tin Buồn * Bạn Nguyễn thị Mùi (k3) tạ thế tại San Jose USA ngày 6/9/2019, thọ 64 tuổi. At first thought I was inclined to say “no” but if you pounded boneless/skinless chicken to be quite thin, it may be able to soak in the flavors and be quite tender. – it had to be done anyway.. 2 lbs firm white fish fillets (Traditionally, snakehead is used but you can use Tilapia or Catfish) 1 tablespoon turmeric powder. We miss you and love you! HELLO Jihane!!! The fish looks delicious (I’m now hungry), and I love that photo of your mom! Fresh Dill Fronds, chopped I have never tried this Vietnamese fish dish, but I am sure it tastes wonderful. On a side note, I’d like to dedicate this post/dish to our Mom who instilled in us the love for cooking and sharing food with loved ones. Fold in the fish and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature. It’s very simple to make, slightly less pungent but no less flavorful: http://www.rauom.com/blog/2010/12/20/mam-nem-from-canned-anchovies/. Thanks for the recipe! In a large bowl, mix fish sauce, turmeric, garlic, ginger, shallots, dill fronds, and black pepper. Add 1/3 of the dill and ½ of the sliced scallions. Really nice looking, great shots too! Give everything a quick mix to combine and wilt the dill. Springy fried fish cakes. Ông lên chơi mang cho mình rất nhiều cá trong đó có cá thu. Bạn Trần Công Danh ( k2 ) mất tại TP Hồ Chí Minh 2/6/2019... Your photos and felt compelled to make it with cod, halibut, catfish, grouper, and pepper. 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