Nha Trang Fish Cake Noodle Soup

What to get ready

• Saba mackerel 480 g
• Fish balls 320 g
• Fresh rice noodles 600 g
• Lemongrass 4 stalks
• Tomato 4
• Bean sprouts 200 g
• Spring onion 80 g
• Fish sauce 60 ml

Method

1. 1 Simmer fish bones and heads with crushed lemongrass for 30 minutes, then strain to obtain a clear broth.
2. 2 Slice the mackerel into thick rings, then marinate with a little fish sauce and pepper.
3. 3 Place the fish slices into the broth and cook for 8 minutes until just done.
4. 4 Add the fish cake and tomato wedges, and adjust the seasoning with fish sauce.
5. 5 Pour the broth over the rice noodles, arrange the fish on top, and add bean sprouts and green onions.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 40 min

  Replace step 1: simmer the fish bones and head with lemongrass under high pressure for 9 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then strain thoroughly. The fish slices in step 3 should still be cooked with the lid open for exactly 8 minutes to prevent them from falling apart.