Photograph of the finished Nha Trang Fish Cake Noodle Soup

Vietnam · Bún cá Nha Trang

Nha Trang Fish Cake Noodle Soup

50 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Saba mackerel Saba mackerel 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Fish balls Fish balls 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Fresh rice noodles Fresh rice noodles 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Lemongrass Lemongrass 4 stalks
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 4
  • Photograph of Bean sprouts Bean sprouts 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup

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.

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