Grilled Fish Hanoi-Style with Rice Noodles and Herbs Recipe

Name: Grilled Fish Hanoi-Style with Rice Noodles and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons juice from fresh galangal or gingerroot, or 1 teaspoon dried galangal powder; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon Vietnamese shrimp paste, or 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds catfish, halibut, tilapia, sea bass, or other mild yet firm fish fillets; 12-16 ounces dried vermicelli or other rice noodles; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts; 2 cups chopped fresh dill tops (1 1/2-inch pieces); Dash of salt; Handful of chives, or 4 scallions (green parts only]; Fresh herbs (Asian basil, mint, cilantro, sorrel, Vietnamese coriander, etc.); Tender lettuce leaves (butter, red or green leaf lettuce, etc.); 1 cup Basic Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (see Notes) with 2 teaspoons sugar added

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons juice from fresh galangal or gingerroot, or 1 teaspoon dried galangal powder
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon Vietnamese shrimp paste, or 2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 pounds catfish, halibut, tilapia, sea bass, or other mild yet firm fish fillets
12-16 ounces dried vermicelli or other rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
2 cups chopped fresh dill tops (1 1/2-inch pieces)
Dash of salt
Handful of chives, or 4 scallions (green parts only]
Fresh herbs (Asian basil, mint, cilantro, sorrel, Vietnamese coriander, etc.)
Tender lettuce leaves (butter, red or green leaf lettuce, etc.)
1 cup Basic Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (see Notes) with 2 teaspoons sugar added

1
Combine all of the marinade ingredients and toss gently with the fish fillets.
2
Set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3
Grill the fish or broil until done, cut into bite-size pieces, and arrange on a platter; cover to keep warm.
4
Cook the rice noodles until done and then rinse in cool water and set aside.
5
Heat the oil in a skillet or wok and add the peanuts, dill, salt, and chives (cut into 3-inch lengths, then quarter lengthwise).
6
Saute until fragrant and hot, then pour over the cooked fish pieces.
7
Serve with the noodles, herbs, lettuce, and dipping sauce for each diner to combine on his or her own bowl or plate.

1528

kcal

Calories

Fat

280

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons juice from fresh galangal or gingerroot, or 1 teaspoon dried galangal powder, 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon Vietnamese shrimp paste, or 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Fish Hanoi-Style with Rice Noodles and Herbs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Fish Hanoi-Style with Rice Noodles and Herbs

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