CANH CHUA CA (SWEET AND SOUR FISH SOUP)

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Make and share this Canh Chua Ca (Sweet and Sour Fish Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons tamarind paste or 3 tablespoons lime juice
7 cups water or 7 cups fish stock
2 tablespoons palm sugar or 2 tablespoons white sugar
2 large tomatoes, skinned and sliced
1 thick celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
10 ounces cod or 10 ounces white fish fillets, cut into bite size pieces
3 ounces bean sprouts
1 teaspoon finely chopped red chile
sweet basil or fresh coriander leaves

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 280.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 10.1

Gregory Papier
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I can't wait to make it again.


Mubeen Ahmed
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It made it even more hearty and delicious.


Tania Tekoronga
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover fish. I made it with some salmon that I had in the fridge.


Trent Mackintrush
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were so well-balanced.


T.A.G
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.


Marcel Ojo
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This soup is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Sherrie Little
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I wasn't sure about the pineapple in this soup, but it actually worked really well. It added a nice sweetness and brightness.


Mariyah Tomas
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The tamarind gave this soup a really unique and delicious flavor. I'm so glad I added it.


YSL BADAZZ
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Abiodun Gbenga
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Sk Rana00
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I've never had canh chua ca before, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite soups.


Sofia Baque
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This canh chua ca was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the fish was cooked perfectly.