Vietnamese Turmeric and Dill Fish ‘Cha Ca’ | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Vietnamese Turmeric and Dill Fish ‘Cha Ca’ | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 180g (6.3 oz) dried rice vermicelli; 800g (1.7 lb) white fish fillets, sliced into 4cm wide strips; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 1 long red chilli, finely sliced; 3 spring onions (scallions), cut into batons; 3 sprigs of dill, cut into large pieces (but remove any large stems); Marinade:; 1/3 cup sliced spring onion (scallions); 3 garlic cloves; ¼ cup fish sauce; 1 Tbsp turmeric; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp sugar; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp finely chopped dill; Nuoc cham dressing:; 3 Tbsp white sugar; 3 Tbsp fish sauce; 2 Tbsp white vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp lime juice

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

25m

This Vietnamese Turmeric and Dill Fish ‘Cha Ca’ recipe is a flavor-packed delight. White fish is marinated in a blend of turmeric, curry powder, and dill, then stir-fried until tender. Served with rice vermicelli, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham dressing, it’s a taste of Vietnam in every bite.