Sizzling Cha Ca Hanoi Recipe
an iconic northern vietnamese noodle dish, turmeric marinated catfish, scallion & dill, house pickles, peanut, fried shallot, shrimp & chili nuoc cham
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Ingredients
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For the Catfish
For the Noodles and Toppings
For the Nuoc Cham
Method
Marinate the Catfish
- 1
Marinating
In a bowl, combine turmeric powder, minced garlic, fish sauce, and black pepper. Add catfish fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Noodles
- 2
Cooking Noodles
Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Nuoc Cham
- 3
Making Nuoc Cham
In a bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, water, and sliced chili. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cook the Catfish
- 4
Sizzling Catfish
In a hot skillet, add a little oil and cook the marinated catfish until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Assemble the Dish
- 5
Serving
In a bowl, place cooked noodles, top with cooked catfish, chopped scallions, dill, fried shallots, crushed peanuts, and house pickles. Serve with nuoc cham on the side.
