Lao-Style Sour Fish Soup

 

1 whole fish of your choice, cut into steaks

2 litres of water

5 garlic cloves, roasted

5 Thai chillies, roasted

4 lemongrass stalks, crushed

2 red onions, or 4 red shallots, chopped or crushed

1 teaspoon MSG (optional)

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup tamarind puree, from a jar

2 tablespoons fish sauce

       

Step 1: Add the water to a cooking pot, and add the fish.

Step 2: Add the garlic, chillies, and lemongrass, and shallots, simmer until the fish is nearly cooked.

Step 3: Add the tamarind, and season with fish sauce, MSG, and sugar. Add more seasonings if needed.

Step 5: Serve and enjoy with rice. :D :D :D