Canh Chua Cá (Sour Fish Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup Pineapple, diced
• 2 medium Tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup Okra, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Rice paddy herb (Ngò Ôm) or cilantro, chopped
• 6 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1Soak tamarind pulp in warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the juice and discard the pulp.
2. 2In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add the tamarind juice, pineapple, and tomatoes.
3. 3Add the catfish fillets and cook until the fish is cooked through.
4. 4Add bean sprouts and okra, and cook for a few more minutes.
5. 5Season with fish sauce and sugar.
6. 6Garnish with minced garlic and chopped rice paddy herb or cilantro. Serve hot.

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