Top 10 Delicious Dishes Made from Crispy Carp and Simple Homemade Recipes

It would be a huge oversight if we didn’t mention Carp Soup Hotpot when discussing delicious dishes made from crispy carp. On cool autumn days or chilly winter evenings, enjoying a hotpot of crispy carp is simply wonderful.

Ingredients:

• 1.5kg carp
• 100g fermented rice
• 1kg tomatoes
• 500g chicken bones
• Fresh dill, green onions, water spinach
• 400g fresh vermicelli
• Salt, seasoning powder, sugar, good fish sauce, fresh chili, ginger
• Cooking oil

Instructions:

• Step 1: Choose live carp, clean it, remove the scales, fins, and tail, and use a sharp knife to fillet the fish into thin slices, then arrange them on a plate. Select ripe, red tomatoes, cut them into wedges, and stir-fry them over low heat to bring out a deep red color and soft texture. Season with salt and sugar to taste. Clean the dill, removing the tough stems. Rinse the green onions and water spinach, cut them into 5cm lengths, and arrange them on a plate.
  
• Step 2: Boil the chicken bones in about 1.5 liters of water with crushed ginger over low heat for an hour. Skim the scum to keep the broth clear. Remove the bones.
• Step 3: Add the stir-fried tomatoes to the broth, gradually adding fermented rice to taste. Season with seasoning powder, sugar, and fish sauce to achieve a balanced sweet and sour flavor.

You can adjust the seasonings depending on the sweetness of the tomatoes. When ready to serve, add the sliced crispy carp and water spinach or other vegetables like lotus stems or banana flowers to the hotpot. This flavorful, hot dish with the sweet, crispy texture of the carp will surely leave you and your guests impressed with a meal full of delightful taste.

The next dish we recommend is Stir-fried Crispy Carp with Mixed Vegetables. Just one bite and you'll be hooked! Its irresistible taste makes it a popular dish at family gatherings and festive feasts.

Ingredients:

• Whole fresh crispy carp, weighing between 2-3kg;
• Green onions, fresh lemongrass, chili peppers; carrots, green chilies; shiitake mushrooms, peas, celery, yellow beans
• Cooking oil.
• Seasonings: seasoning powder, fish sauce, seasoning granules, pepper...

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the crispy carp by removing the gills and intestines, then fillet the fish and slice it thinly. This ensures the fish will cook properly and be flavorful. Marinate the fish with seasoning powder, pepper, and fish sauce for 15 minutes.
• Step 2: Prepare the vegetables by crushing the lemongrass and slicing it thinly. Cut the chilies and carrots into thin slices, and chop the peas, yellow beans, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly.
• Step 3: Heat a bit of cooking oil in a pan and sauté the green onions until fragrant. Add the marinated fish and stir-fry until it firms up. Then add the prepared vegetables and stir-fry for about 50 seconds on high heat until the vegetables are lightly cooked. Serve immediately on a plate.

This dish is visually stunning with a variety of colors and garnished with cilantro. It is fragrant with a delightful blend of vegetables and spices. The crispy carp has a tender, meaty texture that mimics beef. This simple and delicious dish is perfect for a weekend family meal.

The crispy carp is perfect for grilling, as the meat remains firm and retains its sweet, rich flavor when exposed to heat. This is why Grilled Crispy Carp with Chili Salt is a dish loved by many.

Ingredients:

• Crispy carp: 1 fish (1.5kg to 2kg)
• Seasonings: Chili salt, garlic, chili peppers, cooking oil...
• Grilling tools: A fish skewer or a grill rack (since the carp is quite large, using a bamboo skewer makes it easier to handle).

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the carp by removing the scales and intestines, then rinse it thoroughly. Make shallow cuts along the fish's back to allow the seasoning to penetrate. Rub the fish with a mixture of chili, garlic, and salt, ensuring it's well-coated. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
• Step 2: After marinating, skewer the fish or use bamboo sticks to secure it. Place it on the grill over hot coals. Turn the fish regularly to ensure even cooking. You can brush the fish with oil or honey to achieve a golden and crispy finish.
• Step 3: Once the fish is cooked to a golden perfection, serve it on a plate and garnish with fresh herbs. The fish should be crispy, flavorful, and aromatic, served with garlic-ginger dipping sauce for enhanced flavor.

For an alternative grilling method, you can wrap the fish in aluminum foil. This keeps the fish clean and prevents dirt from sticking, but the downside is that it may dry out and lack the golden, appetizing appearance.

In traditional medicine, carp is considered a healing food for various ailments, and crispy carp is no exception. It is especially beneficial for those suffering from water retention, pregnancy complications, or low milk supply after childbirth.

Ingredients:

• Crispy carp
• 1 bowl of sticky rice (you can use glutinous rice, or a mix of regular and sticky rice...)
• Ginger slices: about 1 tablespoon
• Two stalks of chopped green onion
• Seasonings: seasoning powder, sesame oil, pepper.

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the crispy carp, fillet the fish, and cut the fish into thin diagonal slices. Place them on a plate and keep them chilled.
• Step 2: Combine the fish bones and head with the rice in a pot to cook the porridge and extract flavor from the bones.
• Step 3: When the porridge is cooked, remove the fish head and bones. Add seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, stirring well. Then, add the sliced fish fillets into the pot and let it simmer until hot.
• Step 4: To serve, place the fish in a bowl, ladle the hot porridge over it, and garnish with ginger slices, chopped green onion, and a sprinkle of pepper for extra fragrance.

And there you have it! A delicious and simple dish ready to enjoy!

This sour bamboo shoot soup with crispy carp has a perfectly balanced sweet and sour taste, with a rich, flavorful broth. The carp meat is tender and doesn't break apart easily, and is often enjoyed with a dip of fresh fish sauce. This dish is best paired with fresh herbs like water spinach, water celery, and banana blossom. Among all the delicious dishes made with carp, this crispy carp soup is particularly popular and is often served as a weekend treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole carp
• 500g pork bones
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 pineapple
• 300g sour bamboo shoots
• Shallots, garlic, ginger, fermented rice
• Fish sauce, seasoning powder, salt, MSG
• Herbs: banana blossom, water celery, water spinach

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the carp, remove the scales, cut into pieces, and marinate with chopped ginger, fish sauce, MSG, and seasoning powder. Let it marinate for about 1 hour.
• Step 2: Clean the pork bones and blanch them in boiling water. Rinse them again and set aside. Soak the herbs in diluted salt water and let them drain. Slice the sour bamboo shoots into thin pieces.
• Step 3: Peel and slice the shallots. Soak the mushrooms in warm water to soften. Clean the pineapples and cut them into thin slices. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges. Peel and chop the ginger, then mash the fermented rice with a little water and strain.
• Step 4: Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add the pork bones. Skim the foam to ensure a clearer broth. Add salt, MSG, and sugar, and simmer for 3 hours to make the broth.
• Step 5: Once the broth is ready, heat some oil in a pan and sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant. Add tomatoes, pineapple, and carp pieces, and stir-fry until the ingredients are cooked. Add the fermented rice into the pot, followed by the pork broth. Season with fish sauce, ginger, pepper, sugar, MSG, and chili. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Finally, add the dill and turn off the heat. Serve with fresh herbs like water celery, banana blossom, and water spinach. You can also add mushrooms like straw mushrooms or shiitake for extra flavor.

This dish is quite common in the everyday menu of many families. For the best flavor and nutritional value, it's essential to use fresh, live carp. Beer-steamed crispy carp is regarded as an easy yet delicious dish that's sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole crispy carp (around 1 – 1.5 kg)
• 1 can of beer, lemongrass, onions, ginger, pennywort leaves, lime, garlic, ripe chili
• Fresh herbs: Perilla, lettuce, Vietnamese coriander (optional, based on preference)
• Rice paper or fig leaves
• Seasoning: seasoning powder, sesame oil, black pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: Slice lemongrass and ginger thinly, and finely chop them. Clean the carp by removing scales, gills, and innards, then wash thoroughly. Make small cuts along the fish’s body. Stuff the fish with lemongrass, ginger, and seasoning powder, then marinate for about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Step 2: Pour beer into a pot and set a steaming rack on top.
• Step 3: Place the fish on the steaming rack, cover, and steam for about 20 minutes.
• Step 4: Arrange fresh pineapple, cucumber, carrot, and herbs on a plate.
• Step 5: Once the fish is done, remove it from the steamer and serve immediately. Enjoy!

This dish is a popular choice for family meals. The rich, sweet tomato sauce coats the crispy fried carp, offering a flavorful and hearty dish that's both delicious and nutritious. Making this dish will bring a new twist to your family meals. For the best result, make sure to use fresh, live crispy carp for the most authentic taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 – 1.5 kg whole crispy carp
• 5 – 7 tomatoes
• Spring onions
• Shallots
• Tomato ketchup
• Salt
• Chili
• Sugar
• MSG
• Fish sauce

Instructions:

• After cleaning the carp, you can either cut it into small pieces or leave it whole.
• Chop the chili and mix it with salt, then marinate the fish for about 15 minutes.
• While marinating, prepare the tomato sauce. Dice the tomatoes, chop the spring onions and crush the shallots.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the spring onions and shallots, stir-fry until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup and mix well. Season with sugar, MSG, and fish sauce to taste.
• Next, add the diced tomatoes to the pan, stir-fry and simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
• In a separate pan, heat some oil and fry the marinated carp until both sides are golden brown. Then pour the tomato sauce over the fish and simmer for another 15 minutes over low heat, turning the fish occasionally to ensure even coating.
• Serve the dish on a plate, garnishing with additional spring onions and cilantro to make it even more appetizing.

Crispy carp with pickled mustard greens is a simple yet delicious dish that's easy to prepare. The combination of flavors from the crispy fish and the tangy pickled greens makes this meal a perfect companion for rice.

Ingredients:

• 700g – 1kg large crispy carp (mature fish)
• Pickled mustard greens
• Dill, spring onions, chili, tomatoes, shallots
• Seasoning powder, fish sauce, cooking oil, black pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the carp and make two diagonal cuts across the fish to help it cook faster and absorb the seasoning. Rinse the pickled mustard greens to reduce the sourness. Cut the dill and spring onions into 3-4 cm pieces. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges. Peel and finely chop the shallots. Rinse and slice the chili.
• Step 2: Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides. Once done, remove the fish and set it aside on a plate.
• Step 3: In the same pan, add a little more oil and fry the chopped shallots until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and pickled mustard greens, stir-fry, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Step 4: Once the mustard greens are slightly soft, add a small bowl of water and bring it to a boil. When it starts to boil, add the fish back in, cover the pan, and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Step 5: Once the fish has absorbed the flavors, add the dill, spring onions, and chili, and simmer for an additional minute. Avoid overcooking until the liquid evaporates, as it may lose its flavor.

The dish is ready when the fish is perfectly golden and crispy, with a rich, tangy flavor from the mustard greens. The fish should remain firm and not break apart. Serve this dish hot with rice, or wrap it in rice paper with some noodles and fresh herbs for a tasty experience.

Crispy carp stir-fried with water celery is an incredibly fragrant and unique dish that will undoubtedly captivate anyone who tries it. If you haven’t had the chance to taste it yet, now’s the time—it's easy to prepare and the flavors are extraordinary.

Ingredients:

• 500 – 700g crispy carp fillets (choose meatier cuts like the belly and back, avoid near the tail as it contains many bones)
• 1 bunch of water celery, shallots, ginger, garlic
• Cooking oil
• Seasonings: seasoning powder, fish sauce, seasoning cubes, pepper, fermented soybean paste...

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean and fillet the crispy carp, then slice the fillets thinly so the meat curls and becomes more flavorful when stir-fried. Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots, set them aside. Grate and mash the ginger. Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, fish sauce, and ginger, then let it marinate for 15 minutes. Clean and chop the water celery into bite-sized pieces.
• Step 2: Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan, then sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant. Add the sliced carp fillets and stir-fry until the fish turns firm and golden. Next, add the water celery and stir-fry quickly on high heat for about 50 seconds, until the celery is slightly tender but still crisp. Season with a bit of fermented soybean paste to taste.
• Step 3: To enhance the dish’s aroma, sprinkle a little pepper over it. Transfer to a plate, garnish with fresh coriander, and enjoy hot.

Fried carp is a humble dish that is widely beloved across Vietnam. If you are accustomed to the simple and traditional way of frying fish, here’s a fun twist. Mytour introduces the crispy, delicious, and enticing breaded crispy carp recipe, perfect for a new experience.

Ingredients:

• 500g crispy carp fillets
• 2 eggs (or turmeric powder as a substitute)
• Flour for frying
• Breadcrumbs
• Seasonings: seasoning powder, fish sauce, seasoning cubes, pepper...

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the crispy carp fillets and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with seasonings for about 15 minutes.
• Step 2: Place the flour and breadcrumbs into separate bowls. Separate the egg yolks (or use turmeric powder) and mix with a bit of water to form a smooth batter. Dip each piece of fish into the batter, then roll it in the breadcrumbs so that it’s evenly coated.
• Step 3: Heat oil in a pan until it’s hot, then fry the fish pieces until golden and crispy (ensure the oil is deep enough to fry the fish evenly). Once done, remove the fish from the oil and place it on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
• Step 4: Your crispy breaded carp is now ready! Place it on a plate, arranging it in a spiral pattern for an attractive presentation.

Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers on the side to make the dish visually appealing. Serve it with spicy dipping sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce, and enjoy it wrapped with fresh herbs, rice noodles, or rice paper for an unforgettable meal.