Bánh canh cá lóc
Bánh canh cá lóc is a delicious Vietnamese dish. It consists of thick, chewy noodles called "bánh canh" served in a flavorful fish broth, typically made with snakehead fish (cá lóc). The fish is usually simmered with various aromatics such as lemongrass, garlic, and shallots, creating a fragrant and savory broth. It is often garnished with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and sometimes crispy fried shallots for added texture.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds snakehead fish fillets (cá lóc)
- 1 pound bánh canh noodles
- 6 cups of fish stock or vegetable broth
- 2 stalks lemongrass bruised
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro and green onions), chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the snakehead fish fillets by rinsing them with cold water and patting them dry. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden brown.
- Add the fish fillets to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, until they are lightly browned on both sides. Remove the fish from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, pour in the fish stock or vegetable broth. Add the bruised lemongrass stalks and bring it to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- While the broth is simmering, cook the bánh canh noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the lemongrass stalks from the broth. Add fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully place the cooked fish fillets back into the broth and let them simmer for another 5 minutes, ensuring they are fully cooked.
- To serve, divide the cooked bánh canh noodles among bowls. Ladle the fish broth over the noodles, making sure to include some fish fillets in each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 84g (28%)Protein: 45g (90%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mg (28%)Sodium: 787mg (34%)Potassium: 579mg (17%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 29mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
