Charred Fish & Noodle Bowl
Crispy pan-seared fish over cool rice noodles with a punchy fish sauce dressing and fresh herbs. A TikTok-easy take on bun cha ca that skips the marinade and braise.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil rice noodles in salted water until tender, ~4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2
Stir together fish sauce, lime juice, sliced shallot, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear fish skin-side up for 2 minutes without moving. Flip and sear another 90 seconds until opaque.
Step 5
Divide noodles between two bowls. Top with fish, pour dressing over, and scatter herbs on top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- colander
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