
Vietnamese-Style Turmeric Dill Fish (Chả Cá) with Rice Noodles
A single portion of Vietnamese cooking, ready in 19 minutes with 9 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.
Method
- 1
Toss the fish chunks with the turmeric, ginger, garlic and fish sauce and set aside to marinate briefly.
- 2
Cook the rice noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the fish for 4–5 minutes, turning gently, until golden and cooked through.
- 4
Add the spring onions and dill to the pan and toss for 1 minute until wilted.
- 5
Season to taste, then serve the fish and dill over the rice noodles, scattered with chopped peanuts and coriander, with a squeeze of lime.







