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Tamarind Tom Kha with Fish Sauce
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Tamarind Tom Kha with Fish Sauce

4.6 (256 ratings)

A Tamarind Tom Kha, kissed with char and smoke, and served with Fish Sauce.

Prep
28 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tom kha
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 1 medium Thai chiles
  • 1 lb palm sugar
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Sweat the aromatics in a little fat until soft, with no rush and no color.
  2. Add the base ingredients and toast them briefly to build flavor.
  3. Pour in the stock, bring to a bare simmer, and let it cook until everything is tender.
  4. Adjust the seasoning, finish with herbs, and serve with something crusty alongside.
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