Vung Tau fish cake baguette, also known as mackerel fish cake baguette, is a popular and delicious dish in Vung Tau. This dish is typically made from fresh mackerel fish, ground into a smooth paste and then processed into fish cakes, which are fried until golden and crispy. The baguette is usually made from fine flour and baked until golden and crispy, then sliced in half and spread with fish sauce, mayonnaise, or sweet and sour sauce, and filled with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, carrots, cucumber, and spicy chili. Vung Tau fish cake baguette is often enjoyed for breakfast or dinner, and is a tasty and nutritious option for a quick meal.
Here is the recipe for Vung Tau fish cake baguette:
Ingredients:
- 500g fresh mackerel or tuna
- 1 loaf of special bread (or fresh bread)
- 2-3 eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons of flour
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, carrots, cucumber)
- Pepper, salt, cooking oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the fish cake:
- Clean the fish and cut into small pieces.
- Use a food processor or hand grinder to grind the fish until smooth.
- Add eggs, finely chopped onions, finely chopped bell peppers, flour, pepper, salt, and mix well.
- Fry the fish cake:
- Place the fish cake mixture in a bowl.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan.
- When the oil is hot, form the fish cake mixture into small balls and fry until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the bread:
- Cut the bread into 2 parts, and if desired, you can toast the bread before preparing the fish cake.
- Prepare the vegetables:
- Wash and chop the vegetables, ready for garnishing the baguette.
- Assembly:
- Once the fish cakes are golden brown, remove them and drain excess oil.
- Begin assembling the baguette by layering the fish cakes on the bread, then adding the vegetables, bell peppers, and optional sauce.
- Close the baguette and enjoy.
Tips:
- You can add mayonnaise or sweet and sour sauce to the baguette to enhance the flavor.
- To make the baguette more delicious and aromatic, you can toast the bread before preparing the fish cakes.
- Adding fresh vegetables to the baguette will provide a refreshing and balanced flavor to the dish.
