Canh Chua Sweet and Sour Prawn Soup
A bright, tangy soup of pineapple, tomato and prawns, finished with fresh herbs and chilli.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.39 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 min - 2
Add the water, tamarind paste, fish sauce. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Add the pineapple, tomatoes and celery and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 4
Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes until pink and curled.
3 min - 5
Stir in the beansprouts for 30 seconds, then taste. Add more fish sauce or tamarind until salty and sour in balance.
- 6
Ladle into bowls and top with chilli and coriander.
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