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Vietnamese Fried Fish with Ginger Fish Dipping Sauce: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Vietnamese fried fish with ginger fish dipping sauce is one of those simple, no-fuss dishes that defines comfort food for me. It’s rustic, flavorful, and comes together with minimal effort—exactly the kind of meal that feels like home.
You can really use any whole fish for this recipe. Just season it with salt and pepper, deep fry it until golden and crispy, and serve it alongside a classic fish dipping sauce. The twist? Adding smashed ginger to the sauce. The sharp, warming bite of ginger pairs beautifully with the crispy fish, adding a layer of flavor that takes this simple dish to the next level.
Serve it with a bowl of steamed rice, and you have an incredibly satisfying meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Honestly, I could eat this every day and never get tired of it. It’s simple, flavorful, and exactly the kind of dish that proves the best meals don’t have to be complicated.
Vietnamese Fried Fish with Ginger Fish Dipping Sauce | Ca Chien with Nuoc Mam Gung
Ingredients
- 2 whole red snapper or branzino
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- avocado oil, or any neutral oil
- ginger
- fish dipping sauce
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry inside and out.
- Make slits on both sides of the fish and sprinkle salt and pepper all over, including the inside.
- Put enough cooking oil in a pot to immerse the fish, but whatever pot you use make sure to fill oil no more than halfway as it will overflow once you immerse the fish into the oil.
- Heat oil to 380 degrees and fry fish for 15 minutes, flipping it halfway through.
- Smash ginger and chop it finely.
- Add to fish dipping sauce and serve!
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