Vietnamese Turmeric Fish (Cha Ca La Vong)

Name: Vietnamese Turmeric Fish (Cha Ca La Vong)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb tilapia (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces); 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp ginger (minced); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp shallots (minced); 1 tbsp dill (minced); 1 stalk green onion (minced); 1 package vermicelli noodles; 1 head lettuce; mint; 2 tbsp peanuts (toasted and chopped); 1/3 cup Vietnamese dipping sauce; 2 tbsp fried shallots (optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

This Vietnamese Turmeric Fish is a traditional dish from Hanoi. It includes fish seasoned with turmeric, dill, and green onions, all served in a vermicelli bowl.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:01:45 GMT