Canh Chua Ca Hot Sour Fish Soup W Recipes

CANH CHUA CA - HOT SOUR FISH SOUP W/ PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut the midsection of the lemongrass into 1-2 inch pieces and smash them to release the aromatics.
• Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
• add the garlic, onion, lemongrass and galangal.
• saute 2-3 minutes or until the onion is soft but not brown.
• Add the pineapple, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms.
• cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken (or fish) stock and turn the heat to high.
• Once it's boiling, add the tamarind, fish sauce, sugar, and salt.
• Stir well. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Add the catfish and boil gentle for about 5 minutes, until the fish is opaque.
• Add the bean sprouts, mint, and green onion to the individual bowls.
• Ladle soup on top.
• Garnish with Cilantro and Serrano Chiles.

CANH CHUA CA (SWEET AND SOUR FISH SOUP)

Steps:

• Steep tamarind paste in cold water from allowance and strain into pot.
• Or if using lime juice, add it to the water or fish stock.
• Combine liquid, sugar, tomatoes, celery and fish sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add fish, bean sprouts and chilies and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Serve in individual soup bowls and garnish with plenty of mint, sweet basil or coriander, or all three.
• Serve with a side dip of Vietnamese Fish Sauce (nuoc cham).