Ca nuong da gion, also known as crispy whole grilled fish, is a popular Vietnamese dish that features a whole fish that is grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and flavorful.
To prepare ca nuong da gion, a whole fish, such as tilapia, catfish, or sea bass, is typically used. The fish is scaled, gutted, and cleaned thoroughly. Then, it is scored on both sides with diagonal cuts to allow the seasoning to penetrate into the flesh. The fish is then seasoned with a marinade made from a combination of garlic, shallots, lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. The marinade is rubbed all over the fish, inside and out, and left to marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors…