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Cá Chiên Xù (Crispy Fried Fish)

A simple yet delicious dish of crispy fried fish, seasoned with salt and pepper, served with a tangy dipping sauce. Great as a main course or appetizer.

25m4 servings
Contains fishEGG-free
350 cal|30g protein|15g carbs|18g fat

Ingredients

  • about 680 g White Fish Fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia)
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Chili (optional, minced)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut fish fillets into serving-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix together tapioca starch, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Coat each fish piece with the tapioca starch mixture.
  4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Fry fish until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. 6Prepare the dipping sauce: Combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili (if using).
  7. 7Serve hot with dipping sauce.

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