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Nutritional Values
540kcal
35gProtein
42gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Cha Ca
How to order / say it
Say it
Chả Cá — [chah kah]
Order
I'd like to try the cha ca.
Locally
Tôi muốn gọi chả cá.
Say locally
Grilled fish seasoned with turmeric and dill, served with noodles.
Why try it?
This iconic Hanoi specialty highlights the city's deep-rooted appreciation for seafood and local spices. Often cooked at the table, it offers an interactive and aromatic dining experience.
How it tastes
Bold turmeric and dill characterize this dish, providing a distinctive flavor to the tender fish, complemented by the savory shrimp paste and fresh rice noodles.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Chả Cá has its origins in Hanoi during the French colonial period. It was popularized by the Đoàn family and their restaurant 'Chả Cá Lã Vọng,' becoming a revered local delicacy.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 300 g white fish
- 🧂 1 tbsp turmeric
- 🌿 20 g dill
- 🌾 200 g rice noodles
- 🥣 1 tbsp shrimp paste
- 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 🥜 50 g peanuts
- 🧄 50 g spring onions
- 🫒 2 tbsp cooking oil
Method
- 1 Marinate fish with turmeric, fish sauce, and shrimp paste.
- 2 Grill or pan-fry fish pieces until golden.
- 3 Serve with rice noodles, dill, spring onions, and chopped peanuts.
- 4 Accompany with dipping sauce of fish sauce and lime.
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