Canh Chua Ca Sweet And Sour Fish Soup

From the book, a little vietnamese cookbook.

Steep tamarind paste in cold water from allowance and strain into pot.

Or if using lime juice , add it to the water or fish stock.

Combine liquid , sugar , tomatoes , celery and fish sauce , and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add fish , bean sprouts and chilies and simmer for 3 minutes.

Serve in individual soup bowls and garnish with plenty of mint , sweet basil or coriander , or all three.

Serve with a side dip of vietnamese fish sauce.

tamarind paste, water, palm sugar, tomatoes, celery rib, fish sauce, cod, bean sprouts, red chile, mint