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Authentic Chả Cá Lã Vọng

The legendary turmeric fish of Hanoi. Firm white fish is marinated in galangal and turmeric, then fried at the table in a massive amount of fresh dill and scallions, creating an intensely aromatic and electric green oil.

VietnamesePrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    fish in turmeric, galangal, and shrimp paste.

  2. 2

    fish pieces until 80% cooked.

  3. 3

    Place fish in a pan at the table with oil.

  4. 4

    Dump massive amounts of dill and scallions into the pan.

  5. 5

    Serve with vermicelli, peanuts, and Mắm Tôm (shrimp paste).

📋Details

CuisineVietnamese
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
10%
💧Water
20%
🌍Earth
20%
💨Air
50%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat0%
Entropy18%
Reactivity82%
0.012
Heat
1.625
Entropy
7.500
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

252.49cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
13%
of 2000 cal
protein30.58g48%
carbs2.5g4%
fat13.58g48%
% Daily Value
Protein
30.58g61%
Carbs
2.5g1%
Fat
13.58g17%
Fiber
1.25g4%