Gaeng Som (Sour Curry)
A bright, tangy southern Thai curry where a fragrant sour broth meets tender fish and crisp vegetables; the balance of tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar keeps each spoonful lively. Fresh herbs and torn kaffir lime leaves lift the stew into something floral and clean.
1 lb white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp tamarind paste
3 cup water
3 tbsp gaeng som curry paste, store-bought or homemade
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 shallot, thinly sliced
3 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp shrimp paste
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp palm sugar, or brown sugar
2 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
1 cup daikon, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tomato, cut into wedges
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
1 lime, juiced
¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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