Ca Bơn Chiến Nước Mắm (Vietnamese-Style Fried Sanddabs)

Pacific Sanddabs are excellent fried because of a large surface-area-to-volume ratio - these little flounders cook evenly and crisp up perfectly, especially in this classic Vietnamese preparation that takes just a few steps to prepare. Nước Mắm is a staple in Vietnamese households, and we’ll wager that every kind of local fish in available here in San Diego is better when paired with its sweet, sour, salty, savory and spicy flavor profile. So make extra!