Cha Ca Quy Nhon (Fried Fish Cakes)

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Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 2 tins banana blossom
  • 1 cup tapioca flour, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 tbsp chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or finely grated
  • ¼ cup Vietnamese mint leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup Thai basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk
  • 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • Sesame oil, for frying
  • Chilli jam or nuoc cham, to serve

Method


  • Open and drain the banana blossoms. Place the flesh into a mixing bowl and lightly break them apart.
  • Add all other ingredients and mix together.
  • With the extra tapioca flour, roll into small balls and flatten into cake shapes.
  • Heat a few tbsp of sesame oil in a frying pan. Once oil is hot, place fish cakes in pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  • Rest cooked fish cakes on a plate with some paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve with a fresh salad, chilli jam or nuoc cham (see banh xeo recipe on opposite page for plant-based nuoc cham).

  

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