How to Make Canh Chua - Vietnamese Sour Soup

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a fresh sourness, while vinegar is often more accessible.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans maintain crunchiness, while zucchini is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic pantry item.

Start by boiling 4 cans of chicken broth (14 oz each).

Add 2 teaspoons of tamarind soup base to the broth.

Put in the okra first as it takes longer to cook, and let it cook for about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes to the pot after the okra has cooked for a bit.

Add the backa (Asian vegetable) to the pot.

Turn the heat off and add bean sprouts, mixing them in.

Add corn oil to the mixture.

Toss in all the herbs and fried shallots, and add chili peppers for spice if desired.

Serve the soup over a bowl of rice.

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