Best Hot Sour Fish Soup Recipes

HOT & SOUR FISH SOUP

Steps:

• Put the coriander seeds and galangal or ginger in a saucepan. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 5 mins. Leave to stand for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions. Drain and keep warm. Return stock to the boil. Add the fish sauce, chillies and garlic, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 mins. Add the prawns and salmon, return to a simmer and cook gently for about 5 mins until both are firm and cooked. Add the spring onions, herbs and lime juice, to taste.
• Divide the noodles between soup bowls. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the prawns and fish, and place on the noodles. Season the hot stock, pour into the bowls and serve with Spring rolls on the side.

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.

HOT AND SOUR FISH SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the bottom tip off the lemon grass stalks and discard the loose outer layer(s). Then cut the stalks an inch apart at a slanted angle all the way up to the greener end where the grass blades start, exposing the inner core.
• Smnash each piece with the side of a cleaver, or the end of a heavy handle to bruise, releasing the aromatic oils.
• Place the cut lemon grass along with the sliced ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and about 2 quarts of waqter in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid on for about 20-30 minutes to draw out flavors. Strain.
• Add the bruised whole Thai chillies (or substitute0 and a slicd onion. Simmer a couple of minutes.
• Add roasted chilli paste, tamarind jui9ce, and fresh brown mushrooms.
• Return to a boil and simmer a couple more minutes.
• Stir in the tomato wedges (if using), green onions and fish.
• After 15-30 seconds, turn off heat, add lime juce to the desired sourness and the cilantro. Serve immediately. Do not let the fish overcook.