Canh Chua (Sour Soup)
A bright, tangy soup that balances sour tamarind, sweet pineapple, and fragrant herbs around tender fish. Light and refreshing, it’s comforting yet lively—perfect for serving with steamed rice.
6 cup water
1 lb fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-size chunks
2 tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup okra, trimmed and halved
2 cup bean sprouts
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 clove garlic, smashed and minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
½ bunch cilantro, leaves picked and stems chopped
¼ bunch thai basil, leaves only
2 stalk scallion, thinly sliced on the bias
1 tbsp cooking oil
¼ tsp salt
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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