Cá Chiên Xù (Crispy Fried Fish)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs 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)

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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