Gaeng Som - Sour Curry Soup with Fish

Ingredients

• 1 pound fish
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons Thai curry paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup carrots
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 whole red chili pepper
• 1 bunch cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: Dice the fish into bite-sized pieces, chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots into thin rounds, and trim the green beans.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the Thai curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes, mixing well with the onion and garlic.

4. 4

   Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the tamarind paste, sugar, and whole red chili pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

5. 5

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced carrots and green beans. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Add the diced fish to the pot and simmer for an additional 5-6 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

7. 7

   Remove the pot from heat, then stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasoning with additional sugar or lime juice to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro. Enjoy your Gaeng Som!