Canh Chua
Mekong Delta Blessings! Sweet and Sour Fish Soup with Pineapple and Tamarind
Description
A sweet and sour fish soup from the Mekong Delta region, flavored with tamarind, pineapple, tomatoes, and various herbs.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- White fish(Snakehead/Catfish)
- Pineapple
- Tamarind
- Tomato
- Okra
Instructions
- Make a sour broth with tamarind.
- Add fish, pineapple, tomatoes, okra.
- Garnish with rice paddy herb (Ngo Om).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Cod/Sea bass fillets, Cut pineapple
Pairing
White Rice / Braised Fish(Ca Kho To)
Trivia
'Canh' means clear soup, 'Chua' means sour. The ultimate sweet, sour, and spicy soup to revive bodies tired from the Southern heat.
Eating tips & etiquette
Pour the soup over rice. Fish pieces are often dipped into a small side bowl of pure fish sauce before eating.
Allergen
Fish