World Flavors Cookbook

Gaeng Som (Lao Sour Soup)

Name: Gaeng Som (Lao Sour Soup)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Laos
Ingredients: Fish (tilapia or snapper) Tamarind paste, lemongrass, ginger, chillies Tomatoes, mushrooms, dill, scallions

A light and refreshing sour fish soup flavored with tamarind, lemongrass, and dill.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

Fish (tilapia or snapper) Tamarind paste, lemongrass, ginger, chillies Tomatoes, mushrooms, dill, scallions

Instructions

1. Boil water with lemongrass and ginger. 2. Add tamarind and fish. Simmer until fish is cooked. 3. Add vegetables and mushrooms. 4. Finish with a large handful of fresh dill.