Catfish Bun Noodles
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Bun Noodles

Catfish Bun Noodles

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 200g rice vermicelli, cooked
  • • 300g catfish fillet, cut into chunks
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 2 tbsp sugar
  • • 2 shallots, sliced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 bird's eye chili, sliced
  • • 1/2 cup pickled carrot and daikon
  • • Fresh mint and coriander

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Melt the sugar in a pot until deep amber, then stir in fish sauce, shallots, and garlic.

2
Phase 2

Add the catfish and 1/2 cup water; simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

3
Phase 3

Cook until the glaze clings to the fish.

4
Phase 4

Serve the caramel catfish over the noodles with the pickles.

5
Phase 5

Scatter the chili, mint, and coriander, and spoon nuoc cham on top.