Hot and Sour Fish Soup

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

322 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1/4	cup	fish sauce	(nuoc mam)
2	teaspoons	fish sauce	(nuoc mam)
1	teaspoon	ginger root	fresh, minced
1/2	teaspoon	turmeric
2	whole	cod fillets	10 ounces each
2	stalks	lemon grass	tender bulbs only
1	medium	tomato	quartered
1/4	cup	lime juice	fresh
1/2	teaspoon	lime zest
1	small	serrano chiles	julienned
2	large	scallions, spring or green onions
2	tablespoons	cilantro	fresh is vital
1/2	teaspoon	white pepper	freshly ground
6	cups	rice, cooked	preferably jasmine
5	cups	water	boiling

Directions

In small bowl combine 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, ginger, and turmeric.

Rub the fish on both sides with this mixture and let stand for 5 minutes.

In a non-reactive sauce pan, bring 5 cups water and lemon grass to a simmer over medium heat and then simmer the fish for 4 minutes or till just cooked through.

Transfer the fish to a plate to cool slightly.

Remove the skin and separate each peice into 2 pieces (4 total).

Bring the soup back to a simmer and add all remaining ingredients (except the fish) and simmer for 3 minutes.

Set a piece of fish in each bowl and ladle hot soup over fish.

Serve with jasmine rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 593g

Amount per Serving

Calories 322 2% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 71.0g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 7.0g	14%

Vitamin A	8%		Vitamin C	19%
Calcium	5%		Iron	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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