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Fish and Tamarind Soup

By: Kim Abdullah 
"This recipe is famous in Asia for it's tangy taste."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 256 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by FACIO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Everything is so ready avalable now days it is really great

 

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