Turmeric Fish with Dill (Chả Cá Lã Vọng)
Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill (Chả Cá Lã Vọng) is a fragrant white fish dish marinated with turmeric and aromatics, then topped with fresh dill. This quick, flavorful recipe is light, protein-rich, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillet, tilapia, cut into 1” pieces
- ½ Tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp shallots, minced
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 pieces of white parts of scallions, cut in 2” pieces
- ⅓ onion, sliced
- ⅓ cup dill, chopped
Garnish
- Dill
- Peanuts
- Lettuce
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions Start Cooking
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fish with the seasonings and gently toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.1 lb white fish fillet, ½ Tbsp ginger, 1 Tbsp garlic, 1 Tbsp shallots, 1 tsp fish sauce, ½ tsp sugar, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp white pepper, ½ tsp salt
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions and sliced onions, sautéing briefly until fragrant.6 pieces of white parts of scallions, ⅓ onion
- Add the marinated fish in a single layer. Sear for about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Avoid flipping too often to prevent breaking the fish.
- Scatter the fresh dill over the fish. Cover and cook for another 2–3 minutes, just until the dill softens and becomes fragrant.⅓ cup dill
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve with lettuce for freshnessDill, Peanuts, Green onions, Lettuce
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