Description
Delight your taste buds with these Vietnamese Fish Cakes, packed with fresh herbs and served with a tangy Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup cooked rice (jasmine or sticky rice)
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Nuoc Cham:
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the fish fillets, cooked rice, green onions, cilantro, mint, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, salt, and egg. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Coat each patty in breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fish cakes in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- For the Nuoc Cham, whisk together fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
- Serve the fish cakes warm, garnished with extra fresh herbs and accompanied by the Nuoc Cham for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chili to the Nuoc Cham or incorporate chopped jalapeños into the fish cake mixture.
- You can substitute the white fish with shrimp or a mix of seafood for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish cake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg