Samlor Machu TreiSour Tamarind Fish Soup

Name: Samlor Machu Trei (Sour Tamarind Fish Soup)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cambodia
Ingredients: 650 g Catfish (cut into large chunks); 2 l Water; 45 g Tamarind Paste; 250 g Pineapple (cut into chunks); 250 g Tomato (cut into wedges); 120 g Onion (finely chopped); 30 g Lemongrass (finely chopped); 15 g Galangal (finely chopped); 12 g Fresh Turmeric (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 7 g Salt; 12 g Palm Sugar; 12 g Fresh Coriander

This bright Cambodian soup balances tamarind’s tang with the sweetness of pineapple and tomato. Aromatic kroeung gives the broth warmth and depth, while poached fish keeps the soup light and fresh.

Prep

25m

Cook

35m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

280kcal

Calories

32g

Protein

Fat

27g

Carbs

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Ingredients

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Soup

650g
Catfish (cut into large chunks)
2l
Water
45g
Tamarind Paste
250g
Pineapple (cut into chunks)
250g
Tomato (cut into wedges)
120g
Onion (finely chopped)

Paste

30g
Lemongrass (finely chopped)
15g
Galangal (finely chopped)
12g
Fresh Turmeric (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)

Soup

7g
Salt
12g
Palm Sugar
12g
Fresh Coriander

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Method

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5 steps

01
Pound the lemongrass, galangal, fresh turmeric, and garlic into a rough aromatic paste.
02
Bring the water to a boil at 100°C (212°F), then add the paste and the onion. Simmer for a few minutes until fragrant.
03
Stir in the tamarind paste, pineapple, and tomato, then simmer gently at about 95°C (203°F) until the vegetables soften slightly and the broth tastes bright.
04
Add the catfish and poach gently at about 90°C (194°F) until the thickest pieces reach 63°C (145°F) and flake easily.
05
Season the soup with salt and palm sugar, then finish with fresh coriander just before serving.

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