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Fish and Tamarind Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
This recipe is famous in Asia for it's tangy taste.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 shallots, chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
6 cups water
6 stalks lemon grass, ground
1/4 cup tamarind juice
salt to taste
2 pounds red snapper fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in shallots, garlic, crushed red pepper, and turmeric. Cook and stir until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour water into skillet, and mix in lemon grass and tamarind juice. Season with salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Stir snapper into boiling mixture. Cook 10 minutes, or until fish pieces are easily flaked with a fork.
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