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Creating Nha Trang fish vermicelli can be intricate. However, today, PasGo Blog shares an easy way to cook Nha Trang fish vermicelli that maintains the delightful chewiness of fish cake, the tangy aroma of broth, and avoids any unwanted fishiness – all tailored for beginners.
Nha Trang is not only renowned for its beautiful coastline and landmarks like Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang Cathedral, Monkey Island, but also for its rich culinary scene with specialties such as noodle soup, baguette, sizzling pancake, tiny pancake… The most exceptional, however, is the flavor of Nha Trang fish vermicelli.
Nha Trang fish vermicelli stands out as one of the most beloved delicacies in Nha Trang, capturing the hearts of many tourists.
Simple and delicious recipe for cooking Nha Trang fish noodle soup without the fishy taste
Ingredients for making Nha Trang fish noodle soup
- Tuna: 1kg
- Fried fish cake: 500g (preferably made from mackerel, available at local markets or supermarkets)
- Vermicelli: 500g
- Napa cabbage: ½ head
- Garlic: 1 bulb
- Green onions
- Ginger: 1 bulb
- Shallots: 3 bulbs
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Star fruit: ¼ piece
- Lime, lettuce, bean sprouts, herbs (coriander, mint, basil, etc.)
- Seasonings: fish sauce, salt, sugar, broth powder, pepper, cooking oil, etc.
Tuna - Essential ingredient for making Nha Trang fish noodle soup
How to cook Nha Trang fish noodle soup
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- Peel and finely chop garlic and ginger. Chop green onions finely.
- Peel shallots, finely chop 1 bulb, and grill the remaining 2 bulbs.
- Peel the star fruit, remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces.
- Clean the tomatoes, and cut them into 8 pieces.
- Wash the napa cabbage thoroughly and finely chop it. Clean all accompanying vegetables.
- Clean the tuna, separate the meat, drain excess water. Keep the bones and head for making broth.
Strain the tuna, separate the meat, and use the bones to make broth!
Step 2: Prepare the broth
Secrets to make non-fishy Nha Trang fish noodle soup
- To ensure your Nha Trang fish noodle soup is not fishy, the key is to make a clear and fragrant broth. To achieve this, strain the tuna bones and head in boiling water before preparing the broth.
- Add grilled purple onions into the boiling broth when cooking.
- Briefly stir-fry tomatoes, season with a pinch of salt and seasoning powder to taste. Remember to stir-fry just enough, don't overdo it as it can make the broth cloudy.
Place the pot of water on the stove, add boiled tuna bones and head. When the water is boiling, remove all the residue from the bones and head (you should filter the water 2-3 times to make it clear). Next, add enough broth to the pot, add sliced fragrant fruits, grilled purple onions, and sautéed tomatoes. Bring it to a boil, then turn off the heat. Remember to season with spices according to your family's taste.
The broth for Nha Trang fish noodles must be clear, with the aroma of onions and fragrant fruits.
Step 3: Prepare the Fish Mousse
After filtering the tuna meat, marinate it with ½ tablespoon of fish sauce, ½ tablespoon of sugar, ½ tablespoon of pepper, minced ginger, and a little bit of wine. Then mix it evenly to allow the fish to absorb the flavors and firm up for about 10 minutes. After that, steam it for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Sauté the Fragrant Onions and Garlic
- Place the pan on the stove, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then transfer it to a bowl. Next, sauté the minced onions until fragrant. (Sautéing the garlic and onions is for adding extra aroma when serving the fish noodle soup!)
- In this step, quickly fry the pre-bought fried fish cake from the supermarket.
The fried fish cake should be fried briefly for a more fragrant and chewy texture.
Step 5: Prepare the Dipping Sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 chopped chili, and a bit of minced garlic. Stir it well.
Step 6: Completion
- Cut the fried fish cake into small pieces.
- Arrange the vermicelli in a bowl, then pour the broth with tomatoes, grilled purple onions, and fragrant herbs. Next, add the steamed fish mousse, sliced fried fish cake on top, garnish with some fresh spring onions, split onions, sautéed garlic, and serve with raw vegetables.
A bowl of Nha Trang fish noodles, simple yet rich in Nha Trang culinary essence.
So, the process of making Nha Trang fish noodles without fishy taste is complete. This method is quite simple but captures the authentic flavor of Nha Trang specialty fish noodles. Try showcasing your culinary skills with this coastal Nha Trang dish that will leave everyone in awe. Additionally, explore more delicious recipes and discover regional specialties of Vietnam on the PasGo Blog.
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Wishing you all success!
Minh Phuong - Culinary Enthusiast.
