How to make Canh Chua

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.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté chopped garlic and onion until fragrant.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Stir in tamarind paste and sugar, mixing well until dissolved.

Add the fish pieces and cook until they are just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add pineapple, tomatoes, and okra to the pot, simmering for 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate bean sprouts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Season with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs and sliced chili before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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