Bún Cá Chấm

Bún Cá Chấm is a light and refreshing Vietnamese seafood dish featuring rice vermicelli noodles topped with tender fish and served with a tangy dipping sauce. This healthy meal is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients from fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• Rice vermicelli noodles - 150 grams
• White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or cod) - 200 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Chili pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2, julienned
• Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, or basil) - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Peanuts - 2 tablespoons, crushed
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and sliced chili pepper to create the dipping sauce. Set aside.
3. In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and lemongrass, and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the white fish fillets to the pan, seasoning with salt. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
5. To assemble, place a portion of rice vermicelli in a bowl. Top with the cooked fish, julienned cucumber, fresh herbs, and crushed peanuts.
6. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side for drizzling over the dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, promoting heart health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.

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