Cha Ca Style Fish with Dill and Rice Noodles
Turmeric marinated white fish seared with plenty of dill and spring onion, piled over rice noodles with a sharp lime dressing.
- Time35 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the fish with the turmeric, garlic, ginger, 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt. Leave for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Mix the lime juice, tamari, sugar and chilli with 3 tbsp water to make the dressing.
- 3
Soak or cook the noodles following the packet, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 4
Heat the remaining oil in a large non stick pan over a high heat. Fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Handle it gently so it stays in pieces.
4 min - 5
Add the spring onions and half the dill. Toss for 1 minute until the onions just wilt.
1 min - 6
Divide the noodles between bowls, top with the fish and the rest of the dill and spoon over the dressing.
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