nướng chảo cá

/nɯəŋˈt͡ɕaːw kaː/
phrase★Intermediate— pan-fried fish
informal

A Vietnamese dish where fish is pan-fried in a wok or frying pan, often with vegetables and seasonings.

Món nướng chảo cá rất phù hợp với bữa ăn tối.

Pan-fried fish is very suitable for dinner.

💡

This is a common home-cooked dish in Vietnamese cuisine, often made with fresh fish and simple seasonings.

Collocations

nướng chảo cá với raupan-fried fish with vegetablesnướng chảo cá thơm ngondelicious pan-fried fish

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Method

This dish is typically cooked quickly over high heat to preserve the fish's freshness and texture.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese verb 'nướng' (to pan-fry) and 'chảo' (wok/frying pan), combined with 'cá' (fish).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking contexts and is not idiomatic. It refers specifically to the cooking method of pan-frying fish.

Word Breakdown

nướng
to pan-fry
verb
+
chảo
wok or frying pan
noun
+
cá
fish
noun
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