Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pilchards
A fusion of Japanese and Vietnamese flavors, this dish combines the rich taste of grilled pilchards with the bold flavors of Southeast Asia.
Ingredients
- ●4 pilchards
- ●2 tablespoons cafish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon khofish sauce (optional)
- ●3 cloves intensely pungent garlic
- ●1 tablespoon vietnamesevietnamese chili sauce
- ●1 tolime
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Rinse the pilchards and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, fish sauce (if using), garlic, and brown sugar.
- 4
Brush the mixture onto both sides of the pilchards.
- 5
Grill the pilchards for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- 6
While the pilchards are cooking, mix together the vietnamese chili sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- 7
Once the pilchards are cooked, brush them with the sesame oil and serve with the vietnamese chili sauce mixture.
- 8
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and garnish with cilantro or scallions, if desired.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
- 10
Optional: grill sliced onions and bell peppers alongside the pilchards for added flavor and texture.