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About 45 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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Cha Ca La Vong Recipe

Name: Cha Ca La Vong Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg cod fish; a handful fresh dill; to taste scallions; to taste rice noodles; to taste roasted peanuts; 3 tbsp shrimp paste; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp hot oil; 1 tbsp shrimp paste; 1 tbsp pork powder; 3 tbsp fermented rice; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp ginger galangal pulp; 6 tbsp aromatic broth

A fragrant Vietnamese fish dish featuring tender cod marinated in a savory blend of shrimp paste, ginger, and turmeric, then grilled to smoky perfection and finished with fresh dill and scallions. The bright, citrusy dipping sauce adds a zesty kick that complements the aromatic flavors, making it a standout dinner from Hanoi.

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30 min

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15 min

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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

2 1/5 lb cod fish
a handful fresh dill
to taste scallions
to taste rice noodles
to taste roasted peanuts

Marinade

1 tbsp shrimp paste
6 tbsp aromatic broth
2 tbsp ginger galangal pulp
1 tbsp pork powder
3 tbsp fermented rice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tsp black pepper

Dipping Sauce

3 tbsp shrimp paste
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp hot oil

Instructions

1
Prepare the marinade: combine shrimp paste, aromatic broth, ginger‑galangal pulp, pork powder, fermented rice, brown sugar, turmeric powder, and black pepper in a bowl; mix well.
2
Cut the cod fish into bite‑sized pieces and coat them evenly with the prepared marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.
3
While the fish marinates, slice the fresh dill and cut the scallions into bite‑sized pieces; thinly slice the white parts of the scallions lengthwise for extra aroma.
4
Make the dipping sauce: in a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp shrimp paste, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp sizzling hot oil until smooth and fragrant.
5
Preheat a grill or a large skillet over high heat. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates; if pan‑frying, add a thin layer of oil.
6
Remove the fish from the fridge, letting excess marinade drip off. Grill or pan‑fry the fish pieces until golden and slightly crispy on the edges, about 3–4 minutes per side.
7
When the fish is nearly done, add the dill and scallions to the hot pan or grill surface. Toss quickly for 30 seconds, just until the herbs soften and release their fragrance.
8
Serve the fish immediately on a platter with warm rice noodles, roasted peanuts, and the prepared shrimp‑paste dipping sauce. Enjoy while still sizzling.

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Marinate Thoroughly

Allow the cod to marinate for 3–4 hours, then let excess drip off before grilling.

Add Herbs at the End

Toss dill and scallions into the pan or grill for only 30 seconds right before the fish is done.

Mix Dipping Sauce Until Smooth

Whisk the shrimp‑paste, sugar, lime juice, and hot oil together until the sauce is smooth and fragrant.

Preheat Cooking Surface

Preheat the grill or skillet over high heat and lightly oil the grates or pan before adding the fish.

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