Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Turmeric
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 600g whole mackerel or snapper, gutted
- • 2 tbsp ground turmeric
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 shallots, minced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp honey
- • 1 tsp ground black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 2 tbsp nuoc mam cham, to serve
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Clean and score the fish on both sides.
2
Phase 2
Mix the turmeric, fish sauce, honey, garlic, shallots, black pepper, and oil.
3
Phase 3
Rub the marinade over and inside the fish, then rest for 1 hour.
4
Phase 4
Grill over medium heat for 8 minutes per side until the flesh flakes and the skin is crisp and golden.
5
Phase 5
Serve the fish whole with fresh herbs and nuoc mam cham for dipping.