Chả Cá, Seared Fish with Turmeric Over Rice Noodles

The restaurant Chả Cá La Vong in Hanoi makes the definitive bowl of Chả Cá, but everywhere we went in Hanoi, there were noodle joints serving their unique version of the dish. The major elements of the dish were as follows: a white-fleshed fish like catfish or snakehead seasoned with turmeric, seared, with plenty of dill and green onions on top; a bed of rice noodles; roasted peanuts; and an assortment of herbaceous greens.

Tom Yam Pla (Thai Spicy and Sour Soup with Fish)

This recipe for tom yam pla uses a whole fish. The head and bones fortify the stock and the flesh is marinated in fish sauce. The soup is seasoned with chiles, galangal, lemongrass, shallots, tomatoes, makrut lime leaves, lime juice, and culantro.

Nuoc Cham Recipe | Sauced

This sweet and sour Vietnamese dipping sauce can brighten seafood, add a salty tang to beef or pork, soak into a bowl of vermicelli for a delicious snack, and a whole lot more.

Steamed Whole Fish, Chinese Style

A steamed whole fish is a favorite on any Chinese table. This Cantonese steamed fish recipe with soy, scallion and ginger a a must-try fish recipe. The tutorial on how to serve a Chinese steamed whole fish at the table is one-of-a-kind!

Stuffed Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaf

I've been breaking out of my seafood-averse shell and trying out different ways of cooking fish on the grill. Direct grilling and planking have both turned out well, but this latest venture of stuffing a fish and wrapping it up was truly outstanding.

Cod à la Nage (Poached in Broth) With Coconut Milk, Lime, and Lemongrass

Gently poach cod in a broth of coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, fresh chiles, and fish sauce for an easy and flavorful dinner.

Steamed Fish w/ Spicy Bean Sauce (Douban Yu)

This steamed spicy fish recipe is easy and really tasty. Just steam the fish filet, make the spicy bean sauce, and pour it over!

Halibut à la Nage (Poached in Broth) With Clams, Dill, and White Wine

This easy one-pot dish features halibut and clams gently poached in an aromatic broth with fennel, white wine, dill, and celery.

Fish Head Mee Hoon

Pickled mustard greens Pickled plums Directions. (for 2 servings) Cooking time: 1 hour Fry the fish head and fish meat. Slice a fish head into 2 x 3 inch pieces. Ask your fishmonger to do this for you. Clean with water and pat dry. Marinate lightly with salt and pepper. Add 4 cups of oil to a...

Fish Bhuna (Bengali-Style Fried Fish in Onion and Tomato Curry)

Bhuna is the term used for a thick and paste-like South Asian curry. In this fish bhuna, dorade steaks are seasoned with bright turmeric and fruity Kashmiri red chili powder before they're fried, then tossed in a spicy and tangy onion and tomato curry.