Delicious Tuna Sour Soup: A Taste of the Sea

Tuna sour soup is a traditional dish that captures the essence of the sea, blending the natural sweetness of tuna with the refreshing tang of ingredients like tamarind and tomatoes. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious and easy to make at home.

Ingredients Needed

To cook a delicious pot of tuna sour soup, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Fresh tuna: 350g
• Tomatoes: 2
• Tamarind: 2 pods
• Green onions, herbs: a small bunch
• Basic seasonings: cooking oil, salt, sugar, fish sauce, seasoning powder

Preparing ingredients for tuna sour soup

Note on choosing tuna: Fresh tuna usually has clear eyes, a firm and elastic body. You should rinse the tuna with salt water or vinegar to effectively remove any fishy smell.

Steps to Make Tuna Sour Soup

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients

• Preparing the tuna:
  Rinse the tuna under cold running water, gently scrape off any dirt on the surface with your hands. Then, cut the tuna into bite-sized pieces. Soak the tuna in a bit of salt or vinegar for about 5 minutes, then rinse again with clean water.
• Preparing tomatoes and tamarind:
  Rinse the tomatoes, then slice them into wedges. For the tamarind, peel the pods and soak them in warm water to extract the sour juice.
• Chopping green onions and herbs:
  Rinse the green onions and herbs, then chop them finely to garnish and enhance the flavor of the dish.

Step 2: Lightly Frying the Tuna

• Heat cooking oil in a large pan, then sauté minced shallots until fragrant.
• Add the tuna and lightly fry until it turns golden. Be careful not to overcook to prevent the fish from drying out.

Lightly frying tuna before cooking

Step 3: Cooking the Sour Soup

• Bring about 1.5 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add the tomatoes and tamarind juice to the pot.
• Continue boiling, then add the lightly fried tuna. Season with salt, sugar, fish sauce, and seasoning powder to taste.
• Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to let the tuna absorb the flavors and become tender. Finally, turn off the heat and add the chopped green onions and herbs on top.

Tips to Make Tuna Sour Soup More Appealing

• Choose fresh ingredients: Fresh tuna will make the dish more flavorful and nutritious.
• Season to taste: The sour, sweet, and salty flavors should be balanced to create the characteristic taste of sour soup.
• Present attractively: Adding green onions and herbs not only enhances the flavor but also makes the dish more visually appealing.

Finished tuna sour soup dish

Conclusion

With its simple yet flavorful recipe, tuna sour soup is sure to be a great choice for family meals. Try this recipe and share your experience! Don’t forget to visit our Everyday Dishes section to discover more delicious recipes.