Bun Cha Ca
Bun Cha Ca is a Vietnamese fish cake noodle soup that is packed with flavors and textures.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Chili peppers - 2, sliced
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, thai basil) - 1 cup, chopped
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Lettuce - 4 leaves, shredded
- Rice vermicelli noodles - 200g, cooked according to package instructions
- Shallots - 2, minced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, minced
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Shrimp - 200g, peeled and deveined
- Fish fillets - 500g
Let's Get Started
- In a food processor, blend the fish fillets, shrimp, fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, garlic, and shallots until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and cook the fish cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles among 4 bowls. Top with shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs.
- Place a few fish cakes on top of the noodles and garnish with lime wedges and sliced chili peppers.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 5g