World Flavors Cookbook

Canh Chua (Sour Soup)

Name: Canh Chua (Sour Soup)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: Catfish or salmon steak Tamarind paste, pineapple chunks, tomatoes Okra, bean sprouts, bac ha (taro stems) Rice paddy herb (ngo om) and sawtooth herb

A vibrant Mekong Delta soup with fish, pineapple, tomatoes, and bean sprouts in a tangy tamarind broth.

Cuisine: Vietnam

Ingredients

Catfish or salmon steak Tamarind paste, pineapple chunks, tomatoes Okra, bean sprouts, bac ha (taro stems) Rice paddy herb (ngo om) and sawtooth herb

Instructions

1. Boil water with tamarind and pineapple to create a sour-sweet base. 2. Add the fish and tomatoes. Simmer until fish is cooked. 3. Add okra, taro stems, and bean sprouts. Cook for only 2 minutes. 4. Garnish with fresh herbs and fried garlic. 5. Season with fish sauce and sugar to achieve the perfect balance.