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kaeng som
A tangy, brothy southern-style curry with flaky fish, tamarind, and mixed vegetables.
20 min
30 min
4
Ingredients
- 400g white fish fillets
- 1L water
- 3 tbsp sour curry paste
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (papaya, cauliflower, morning glory)
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1. Boil Water5-7 minutes
- Bring water to a boil in a pot.
- 2. Dissolve Paste1-2 minutes
- Dissolve sour curry paste into the water.
- 3. Simmer Firm Vegetables5 minutes
- Add firmer vegetables first, simmer 5 minutes.
- 4. Add Fish & Vegetables2 minutes
- Add fish and remaining vegetables.
- 5. Season1-2 minutes
- Season with tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, and salt.
- 6. Simmer & Serve5-7 minutes
- Simmer until fish is cooked through. Serve hot with rice.
kaeng som
Sour curry (kaeng som) is a staple of everyday Thai home cooking, especially in the central and southern regions. Its bright, sour-savory broth is built on fresh chilies, shallots, and tamarind — pairing naturally with river fish and seasonal vegetables.
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