Canh Chua (Vietnamese Sour Soup)

Canh Chua (Vietnamese Sour Soup)

Preparation Time15 mins Cooking Time30 mins Makes 4

Canh chua or cá nấu (cooked fish) is a Vietnamese sour soup that is known for its bright and tangy flavors. The soup typically features a mix of fish or shrimp, vegetables such as tomatoes and okra, and sour elements like tamarind or pineapple. Our version is made with Knorr® Original Tamarind Soup Mix for the perfect balance of sour and savory every time.

Nutritional Information

Calories

81.33kcal (4 serving)

Total Fat

3.79g (4 serving)

Saturated Fat

0.53g (4 serving)

Sodium

220.06mg (4 serving)

Total Carbs

11.44g (4 serving)

Dietary Fiber

2.72g (4 serving)

Sugars

6.65g (4 serving)

Protein

2.15g (4 serving)

Ingredients List
  1. 2 to 3 lbs of catfish steak (cleaned and ready to go)
  2. 14 cups of water
  3. 1 tbsp of cooking oil
  4. 2 to 3 tomatoes
  5. 1 onion
  6. 1 tbsp of minced garlic
  7. 2 to 3 oz of rock sugar
  8. 2 tbsp of Knorr Chicken Broth Mix
  9. 1 pack of Knorr Original Tamarind Soup Mix
  10. 1 tsp of MSG (optional)
  11. 1/2 tbsp of fish sauce
  12. 1/2 cup of sliced pineapple
  13. 1/2 cup of rice paddy (ngò om)
  14. elephant ears (bạc hà)
  15. okra
  16. bean sprout
  17. Thai basil (optional)
  18. jalapeño (optional)

Directions

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1. In a pan add cooking oil and garlic. Fry until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes and onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and set aside.

2. Bring water to a boil.

3. Add MSG, sugar, Knorr Chicken Broth Mix, Knorr Tamarind Soup mix, fish sauce and fish. Cover and bring to a boil.

4. Uncover and scoop out all the scums.

5. Add sauté tomatoes, pineapple and okra.

6. Bring to a boil and low to simmer for 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust.

7. Add elephant ears. Continued to let it cook for another 2 minutes then turn off heat.

8. Add rice paddy.