CARP CHAR GRILLED IN BETEL LEAVES: CA TRAM NUONG LA LOP

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Carp Char Grilled In Betel Leaves: Ca Tram Nuong La Lop image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons peeled and pounded fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cloves garlic, pounded (1 tablespoon)
1 chile, pounded
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 (1 1/4 to 1 3/4 pounds/600 g to 800 g) carp, cleaned
1 bunch betel leaves*
Large pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 long chile, julienned
4 spring onions, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill.
  • For the dressing: Mix the ginger, sugar, garlic, chile, water, fish sauce, and vinegar. Set aside.
  • Season both sides of the fish with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Now cover the fish with betel leaves, then enclose in the wire rack.
  • Char grill each side of the fish for 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • Cover the fish with the fish sauce dressing and garnish with sliced chile and spring onions.

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