Cha Ca

Name: Cha Ca
Ingredients: 1/2 pound vermicelli; 2 tablespoons nuoc mam; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons powdered garlic; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound fish fillet cut into medium pieces; 1 cup green onions chopped; 1 cup dill chopped; 1/2 cup basil chopped; 4 tablespoons roasted peanuts chopped

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound vermicelli
2 tablespoons nuoc mam
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons powdered garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound fish fillet cut into medium pieces
1 cup green onions chopped
1 cup dill chopped
1/2 cup basil chopped
4 tablespoons roasted peanuts chopped

Directions

1

Cook noodles according directions on package, then divide into four serving bowls and set aside.
2

In a bowl, combine Nuoc Mam, turmeric, ginger, garlic, pepper and 1 tablespoon of the oil, then add fish and stir until all the pieces are coated. Place in a refrigerator and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
3

Heat remainder of oil in a wok or heavy frying pan until beginning to smoke, then stir-fry fish for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, then stir in onions and half of dill.
4

Top noodles in each bowl with fish, then cover with remaining dill and basil, then sprinkle with peanuts and serve with Nuoc Cham sauce and serve immediately.