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Canh Chua Ca - Hot Sour Fish Soup W/ Pineapple Recipe

Canh Chua Ca - Hot Sour Fish Soup W/ Pineapple Recipe

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Canh Chua Ca - Hot Sour Fish Soup W/ Pineapple

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, very thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass , the midsection only
3 slices galangal (2 slices if using dried )
1/4 lb mushroom, quartered (stems are usually omitted, but i use them)
1/2 cup bamboo shoot, sliced
1/2 cup pineapple chunk
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups fish
1/3 tamarind juice
2 -3 tbsp fish sauce , nuoc mam
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt (optional)
3/4-1 lb catfish, chunks
1 cup bean sprouts
1 green onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup mint
1/4 cup cilantro
1 -2 serrano chili, sliced

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	312.93 Kcal (1310 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.33g	21%
Cholesterol	54.42mg	18%
Sodium	1512.99mg	63%
Potassium	765.18mg	16%
Total Carbs	26.47g	9%
Sugars	12.85g	51%
Dietary Fiber	3.04g	12%
Protein	21.44g	43%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	60.5mg	336%
Calcium	74.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.2 Kcal (306 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	21%
Cholesterol	12.73mg	18%
Sodium	353.9mg	63%
Potassium	178.98mg	16%
Total Carbs	6.19g	9%
Sugars	3g	51%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	12%
Protein	5.01g	43%
Vitamin C	3mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	14.1mg	336%
Calcium	17.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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