المكونات

  • Galangal 5cm piece
  • Garlic cloves 3
  • Shallot ½
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Turmeric ¾ tsp
  • Shrimp paste ½ tsp
  • Fish sauce 2½ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Pure Sunflower Oil 3 tbsp
  • Whole fish, such as red snapper or sea bream 1
  • Limes 2
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Grain White Sugar 1½ tsp
  • Vermicelli noodles 250g
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Mint leaves A handful

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • سعرات حرارية 420
  • دهون 12.7g
  • المشبعة 1.4g
  • بروتين 27g
  • الكربوهيدرات 48.7g
  • السكريات 6.7g

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Turmeric fish with noodles (cha ca la vong)

Vietnamese 15 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook


  1. Peel the galangal then slice and finely chop it. If possible, use a pestle and mortar to crush it into a paste. Peel and crush the garlic. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the galangal, garlic, shallot, turmeric powder, shrimp paste, 1 tsp fish sauce, a lime and oil. Place the whole fish in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer for a tastier result.
  3. Whisk together the juice from a lime, water, 1½ tsp fish sauce, sugar and a garlic clove for the dipping sauce. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  4. Prepare the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  6. Place the marinated fish in the roasting dish and place in the oven for approx. 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 65°C.
  7. Place the vermicelli noodles on a serving platter. Top with the fish. Roughly tear the mint and scatter over the fish. Serve with the dipping sauce.