Cha Ca Thang Long Inspired Fish
with Dill, Mint and Sweet Chilli Rice Noodle Salad
- Fish
- Peanut
- Nuts
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
Chả cá thăng long is the inspiration for this dish, and is Hanoi's famous fried fish with turmeric and dill. Originating from the 100+ year old Chả Cá Lã Vọng restaurant, turmeric-marinated fish is first grilled and then fried table-side. The dish is served deconstructed so it’s best enjoyed with a group of people for an entertaining DIY experience. SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Lime
1 pack(s)
Fish Pie Mix
(Contains: Fish)
1 sachet(s)
Ground Turmeric
30 grams
Ginger Puree
25 grams
Salted Peanuts
(Contains: Peanut May be present: Nuts, Sesame)
1 bunch(es)
Dill
1 bunch(es)
Mint
48 grams
Sweet Chilli Sauce
220 grams
Rice Noodles
120 grams
Sliced Carrot and Cabbage Mix
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Olive Oil for the Marinade
1 tbsp
Honey
1 tbsp
Olive Oil for the Dressing
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Zest and cut the lime into wedges.
b) Drain the fish pie mix and pat dry with kitchen paper.
c) In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, lime zest, turmeric, half the ginger puree and the olive oil for the marinade (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper.
d) Add the fish pie mix, toss to coat, then set aside. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish.
a) Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.
b) Roughly chop the dill (stalks and all).
c) Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).
d) In another medium bowl, combine the remaining ginger puree, half the sweet chilli sauce, half the juice from the lime and the honey and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper. Set your dressing aside.
a) Boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
c) Add the rice noodles and cook until warmed through, 1-2 mins. Use a fork to gently tease the noodles apart.
d) Drain in a sieve and run under cold water. Set aside.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the fish pieces to the pan and fry, turning the pieces regularly, until golden, 6-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.
a) Add the remaining sweet chilli sauce to the pan and gently stir to coat the fish, 1 min.
b) Remove from the heat, then stir through half the dill.
a) Add the cooked rice noodles, coleslaw mix, mint and remaining dill to the bowl of dressing. Toss to coat.
b) Share the fish between your bowls. Serve the noodle slaw salad alongside. Sprinkle over the peanuts.
c) Serve the remaining lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the fresh, vibrant Vietnamese-inspired flavours, though some found the combination overwhelming or too sweet.
- Ease of prep: Several noted the recipe was easy to prepare, but others found it time-consuming with multiple steps.
- Suggestions: Consider using larger fish pieces to prevent disintegration; some preferred warm noodles instead of cold.
- Portions: Some felt the fish portion was too small compared to the noodle salad.
