Name: Authentic Canh Chua Tom (Vietnamese Sour Shrimp Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (heads on preferred for flavor); 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup tamarind pulp (about 4 oz); 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 cup fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (optional); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped; 2 green onions, sliced (green and white parts separated); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

Canh Chua Tom 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese sour shrimp soup with tamarind, pineapple, and tomatoes.

soup sour

Made with

Shrimp tamarind pineapple tomatoes

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